US Bridges

CR 1/2 over Mud River

Poor

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI East of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000022A108

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1/2 over Mud River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1/2 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCR 1/2
CrossesMud River
Location0.05 MI East of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates38.30547, -82.08823
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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$344,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1/2 over Mud River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1/2 over Mud River 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 1/2 over Mud River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1/2 over Mud River?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1/2 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.