CR 72/1 over Frances Creek
FairLincoln County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East of CR 68/1 · Structure no. 00000000022A064
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 72/1 over Frances Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 72/1 over Frances Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 72/1 over Frances Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 72/1 over Frances Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 72/1 over Frances Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 72/1 over Frances Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 72/1 over Frances Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.