Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek
FairMason County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI N of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000027A901
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kanawha Street over Crooked 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kanawha Street over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.