US Bridges

CR 73/3 over Coal Fork

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A856

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73/3 over Coal Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 73/3 over Coal Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 73/3
CrossesCoal Fork
Location0.06 MI S of CR 73
RouteCounty Highway 733
Coordinates38.31624, -81.52079
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,342 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 CR 73/3 over Coal Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73/3 over Coal 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does CR 73/3 over Coal Fork carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 73/3 over Coal Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73/3 over Coal Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.