CR 27/6 over Edens Fork
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mil S of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000020A766
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 27/6 over Edens Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27/6 over Edens Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 27/6 over Edens Fork built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 27/6 over Edens Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 27/6 over Edens Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 27/6 over Edens Fork?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 27/6 over Edens Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.