US Bridges

County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 M South of CR 27/4 · Structure no. 00000000044A195

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 27
CrossesHenry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw
Location0.01 M South of CR 27/4
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates38.67948, -81.19765
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27 over Henry Fk of W Fk L Kanaw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.