US Bridges

CR 73 over Campbells Creek

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI E of CR 73/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A209

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Campbells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 73 over Campbells Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,812 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 73
CrossesCampbells Creek
Location0.13 MI E of CR 73/1
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31494, -81.53426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,812 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73 over Campbells Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Campbells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Campbells Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 over Campbells Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73 over Campbells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.