US Bridges

CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.79 MI E CR 44/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A105

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 46
CrossesLeft Fork Buckhannon R
Location1.79 MI E CR 44/1
RouteCounty Highway 4600
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.71581, -80.13301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 over Left Fork Buckhannon R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.