County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R
PoorRandolph County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. N. of Cr. 46/7 · Structure no. 00000000042A103
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 46 over Lt.Fk.Rt.Fk.Buckhannon R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.