CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek
PoorLincoln County, West Virginia · 0.79 MI North of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000022A052
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 22 over Big Laurel 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 22 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.