US Bridges

C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N JCT CR 46/3 · Structure no. 00000000042A106

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesC.R 46
CrossesRight Fork Mill Creek
Location0.06 MI N JCT CR 46/3
RouteCounty Highway 4600
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74539, -79.98725
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,011 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns C.R 46 over Right Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.