US Bridges

County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.75 Mile N of CR 43/4 · Structure no. 00000000020A799

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck 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 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 2024. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 43
CrossesRucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck
Location1.75 Mile N of CR 43/4
RouteCounty Highway 4300
Coordinates38.5312, -81.44169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic197 by 2024
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 County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck built?

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

What condition is County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 43 over Rucker Fk Ltl Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.