US Bridges

County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI S of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000044A091

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 50
CrossesHenry Fk W Fk L Kanawha
Location0.11 MI S of CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.75341, -81.2224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50 over Henry Fk W Fk L Kanawha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.