US Bridges

CR 23/2 Sls over Fort Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.88 MI E of CR 55/20 · Structure no. 00000000016A121

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23/2 Sls over Fort Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 23/2 Sls over Fort Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 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 6 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 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 23/2 Sls
CrossesFort Run
Location0.88 MI E of CR 55/20
RouteCounty Highway 2302
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06551, -78.91442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic477 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 23/2 Sls over Fort Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 23/2 Sls over Fort 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23/2 Sls over Fort Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 23/2 Sls over Fort Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23/2 Sls over Fort Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.