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Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · Chelyan Ramps · Structure no. 00000000020A644

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
231 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,273
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 8,273 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,415 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesChelyan Ramps
CrossesSlaughter Creek
LocationChelyan Ramps
RouteInterstate 77
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19364, -81.49979
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,273 (2017)
Projected traffic14,415 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 8,273 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.5 m).

Who owns Chelyan Ramps over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.