US Bridges

CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run

Poor

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of CR 3/4 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A009

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesCR 03 Sls
CrossesCrooked Run
Location0.04 MI W of CR 3/4 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates39.41118, -78.56103
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,892 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 03 Sls over Crooked 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 03 Sls over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.