US Bridges

CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI W of CR 55/20 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A112

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 23/6 Sls
CrossesBears Hell Run
Location0.30 MI W of CR 55/20 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2306
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05529, -78.80341
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic265 by 2040
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 CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23/6 Sls over Bears Hell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.