US Bridges

CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000020A872

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy is a steel culvert carrying CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesCR 45
CrossesWills Ck at Little Sandy
Location0.10 MI S of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates38.45634, -81.49797
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic786 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Wills Ck at Little Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.