US Bridges

CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI E of CR 55/20 · Structure no. 00000000016A046

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 23/1 Sls
CrossesDumpling Run
Location0.17 MI E of CR 55/20
RouteCounty Highway 2301
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06561, -78.94764
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic477 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23/1 Sls over Dumpling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.