US Bridges

CR 27 over Edens Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI E of CR 27/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A700

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Edens Fork is a steel continuous culvert carrying CR 27 over Edens Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,882 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesEdens Fork
Location0.27 MI E of CR 27/1
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41347, -81.62923
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,882 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Edens Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over Edens Fork 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 CR 27 over Edens Fork carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Edens Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns CR 27 over Edens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.