US Bridges

CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000020A755

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 28/2
CrossesLegg Fork of Tupper CR
Location0.02 MI E of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49108, -81.62443
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28/2 over Legg Fork of Tupper CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.