Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.40 MI S of Wv 61 F · Structure no. 00000000020A909
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Louden Heights Rd. over Fork of Porters Hollow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.