US Bridges

CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek

Poor

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of US 220 F · Structure no. 00000000014A071

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesCR 220/10 Sls
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.20 MI S of US 220 F
RouteCounty Highway 22010
Coordinates39.28695, -78.89119
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220/10 Sls over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.