US Bridges

County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000044A171

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek in Roane 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location0.01 Mi. North of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.54507, -81.34957
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23 over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.