County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile S of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000020A806
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 1/3 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.