CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 72 · Structure no. 00000000020A208
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 72/1 over Slaughter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.