US Bridges

CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A765

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 43/18
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 4318
Coordinates38.53441, -81.42834
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic39 by 2040
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 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43/18 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.