US Bridges

CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.76 MI N of CR 2/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A135

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2040. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/2 (sls)
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.76 MI N of CR 2/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58988, -78.00216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/2 (sls) over Back 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/2 (sls) over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.