US Bridges

So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000020A907

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch is a concrete slab carrying So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSo Ruffner Road
CrossesLick Branch
Location0.05 MI S of Wv 61
RouteCity Street N0280
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33331, -81.62241
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic854 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns So Ruffner Road over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.