US Bridges

C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R.

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S JCT CR 46 · Structure no. 00000000042A101

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R. in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 46
CrossesLeft Fork Buckhannon R.
Location0.04 MI S JCT CR 46
RouteCounty Highway 4500
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70574, -80.20142
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic549 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.