US Bridges

CR 43 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI So of CR 43/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A797

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 43 over Little Sandy Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 43
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.02 MI So of CR 43/12
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47786, -81.50144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2042
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 43 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43 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 January 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.