US Bridges

CR 73 over Campbells Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI E of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000020A210

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 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 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,537 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCR 73
CrossesCampbells Creek
Location0.20 MI E of CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates38.33362, -81.48969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,537 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73 over Campbells Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Campbells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Campbells Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 over Campbells Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73 over Campbells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.