US Bridges

County Route 11 over Strange Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mil W of CR 11/12 · Structure no. 00000000008A108

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Strange Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 11 over Strange Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesStrange Creek
Location0.01 Mil W of CR 11/12
RouteCounty Highway 1107
Coordinates38.48916, -80.82512
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic564 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 County Route 11 over Strange Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Strange 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Strange Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Strange Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Strange Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.