US Bridges

C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.39 Mi. S. CR 46/7 · Structure no. 00000000042A240

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 46
CrossesL Fk R Fk Buckhannon R
Location0.39 Mi. S. CR 46/7
RouteCounty Highway 4600
Coordinates38.72817, -80.19452
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R carry?

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

How long is C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 46 over L Fk R Fk Buckhannon R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.