CR 949 over Lens Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mil E of Wv 94 · Structure no. 00000000020A816
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 949 over Lens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 949 over Lens Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 949 over Lens Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 949 over Lens 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CR 949 over Lens Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 949 over Lens Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CR 949 over Lens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.