US Bridges

CR 70 over Big Harts Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000022A084

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Big Harts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 70 over Big Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70
CrossesBig Harts Creek
Location0.02 MI South of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 7000
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02598, -82.13116
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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$2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70 over Big Harts Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Big Harts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Big Harts Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Big Harts Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Big Harts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.