US Bridges

CR 59 over Thorofare Run

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.98 MI N of US 119 (t) · Structure no. 00000000020A718

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over Thorofare Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 59 over Thorofare Run in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 59
CrossesThorofare Run
Location0.98 MI N of US 119 (t)
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50761, -81.33538
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over Thorofare Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59 over Thorofare Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 59 over Thorofare Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over Thorofare Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns CR 59 over Thorofare Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.