US Bridges

County Route 46 over Crooked Creek

Poor

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.93 MI N of CR 60/5 · Structure no. 00000000040A164

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 46 over Crooked Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,273 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 46
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.93 MI N of CR 60/5
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4396, -81.93427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,273 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Route 46 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46 over Crooked Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 46 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 46 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.