US Bridges

CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI N of CR 23/5 · Structure no. 00000000027A032

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck in Mason 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCR 23
CrossesCooper Fk of Tenmile Ck
Location0.10 MI N of CR 23/5
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates38.77012, -81.95489
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic966 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck built?

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

What condition is CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Cooper Fk of Tenmile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.