County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.56 Mil N of CR 57/5 · Structure no. 00000000020A812
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 57 over Middle Fork Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.