County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R
PoorPosted for loadUpshur County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CO 46 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A083
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 46/4 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.