US Bridges

County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 11 · Structure no. 00000000004A047

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11/2
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59754, -80.94464
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11/2 over Duck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11/2 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.