US Bridges

County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI E of County 46/3 · Structure no. 00000000049A124

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 46
CrossesLt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R
Location0.32 MI E of County 46/3
RouteCounty Highway 4600
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74827, -80.32636
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic99 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46 over Lt Fk Rt Fk Li Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.