US Bridges

County Route 73 over Campbells Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI E of CR 66 · Structure no. 00000000020A213

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 73 over Campbells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 73 over Campbells Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 73
CrossesCampbells Creek
Location0.33 MI E of CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates38.31697, -81.42586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2043
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 County Route 73 over Campbells Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 73 over Campbells Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 73 over Campbells Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 73 over Campbells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.