US Bridges

County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.45 MI E of CR 46 · Structure no. 00000000020A330

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 46/5
CrossesBranch of Elk Twomile Ck
Location0.45 MI E of CR 46
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36162, -81.51981
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46/5 over Branch of Elk Twomile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.