US Bridges

CR 73 over Campbells Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 2.26 MI East of CR 66 · Structure no. 00000000020A882

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Campbells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 73 over Campbells Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 73
CrossesCampbells Creek
Location2.26 MI East of CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30659, -81.40702
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 over Campbells Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Campbells Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Campbells Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 over Campbells Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73 over Campbells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.