US Bridges

CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run

Poor

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI CR 11/16 · Structure no. 00000000007A030

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 11
CrossesNicut Run
Location0.16 MI CR 11/16
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.71571, -81.02146
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 11 over Nicut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.