US Bridges

CR 11 over Harless Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South of CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000022A043

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Harless Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 11 over Harless Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesHarless Fork
Location0.05 MI South of CR 38
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21123, -82.22593
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic998 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over Harless Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 over Harless Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over Harless Fork carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 over Harless Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Harless Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.