County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.06 MI E of CR 81/11 · Structure no. 00000000020A522
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 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 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 81 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.