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County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R

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Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 M W CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000044A181

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesW Fork Little Kanawha R
Location0.01 M W CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84362, -81.2211
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over W Fork Little Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.