US Bridges

CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000020A760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCR 24/1
CrossesLane Branch of Tupper Ck
Location0.10 MI E of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 2401
Coordinates38.45891, -81.66138
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic197 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 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck built?

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

What condition is CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24/1 over Lane Branch of Tupper Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.