US Bridges

Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 46 · Structure no. 00000000020A925

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHubbard RD
CrossesElk Twomile Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CR 46
RouteCity Street N0280
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36622, -81.58059
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard RD over Elk Twomile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.