US Bridges

CR 61/11 over Morris Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CR 61/10 · Structure no. 00000000020A664

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61/11 over Morris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 61/11 over Morris Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 95 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesCR 61/11
CrossesMorris Creek
Location0.04 MI E of CR 61/10
RouteCounty Highway 6111
Coordinates38.17831, -81.33372
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic580 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61/11 over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is CR 61/11 over Morris 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 61/11 over Morris Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 61/11 over Morris Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61/11 over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.