US Bridges

CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.29 Mile N of CR 735 · Structure no. 00000000020A840

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesCR 73/13
CrossesPoint Lick Fork
Location0.29 Mile N of CR 735
RouteCounty Highway 7313
Coordinates38.32403, -81.50448
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2038
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73/13 over Point Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.