US Bridges

CR 81 over Kelley Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 3.04 Mile E of 81/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A841

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 over Kelley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 81 over Kelley Creek 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 81
CrossesKelley Creek
Location3.04 Mile E of 81/1
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24799, -81.3866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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 81 over Kelley Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 81 over Kelley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 81 over Kelley Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 81 over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 81 over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.