US Bridges

C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E. of Cr. 83/13 · Structure no. 00000000024A365

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R 83/51
CrossesLittle Slate Creek
Location0.01 MI E. of Cr. 83/13
RouteCounty Highway 8351
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.3397, -81.7777
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$525,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R 83/51 over Little Slate 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R 83/51 over Little Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.