US Bridges

CR 73/5 over Rensford Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.89 MI E of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A953

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73/5 over Rensford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73/5 over Rensford 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 124 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 73/5
CrossesRensford Creek
Location1.89 MI E of CR 73
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31303, -81.47989
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2041
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 73/5 over Rensford Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 73/5 over Rensford 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 73/5 over Rensford Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 73/5 over Rensford Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73/5 over Rensford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.