County Route 11 over Kings Creek
PoorHancock County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. East JCT CR 9/9 · Structure no. 00000000015A013
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 11 over Kings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over Kings Creek in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 11 over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 11 over Kings 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 11 over Kings Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 11 over Kings Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 11 over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.