US Bridges

CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.55 MI E of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A722

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCR 73/5
CrossesPointlick Fork
Location0.55 MI E of CR 73
RouteCounty Highway 735
Coordinates38.32314, -81.49891
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic917 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73/5 over Pointlick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.