US Bridges

Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck

PoorPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 23/15 · Structure no. 00000000020A543

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 23
CrossesKanawha Fk of Davis Ck
Location0.04 MI S of CR 23/15
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.2788, -81.63936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 23 over Kanawha Fk of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.