US Bridges

US 11 Sls over Middle Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 11/8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A044

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 Sls over Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 11 Sls over Middle Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 11 Sls
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.02 MI N of CR 11/8 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 1100
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.37141, -78.0273
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 Sls over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 Sls over Middle Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 Sls over Middle Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11 Sls over Middle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 Sls over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.