US Bridges

CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck.

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South of CR 70 · Structure no. 00000000022A104

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck. in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 701/40
CrossesEast Fork Big Harts Ck.
Location0.03 MI South of CR 70
RouteCounty Highway 70140
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.00324, -82.10529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$379,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 701/40 over East Fork Big Harts Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.