County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.22 MI S of CR 73/10 · Structure no. 00000000020A219
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 73/1 over Spring Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.