US Bridges

CR 119/64 over Lens Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A554

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/64 over Lens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119/64 over Lens Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCR 119/64
CrossesLens Creek
Location0.01 MI E of Wv 94
RouteCounty Highway 11964
Coordinates38.23716, -81.5672
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 CR 119/64 over Lens Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119/64 over Lens 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 CR 119/64 over Lens Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 119/64 over Lens Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119/64 over Lens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.