US Bridges

County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000020A837

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 27/1
CrossesEdens Fork
Location0.02 MI W of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41437, -81.64602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2040
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 Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 27/1 over Edens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.