US Bridges

CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000027A049

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 31
CrossesPoplar Fk of 13MI Ck
Location0.05 MI W of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 3100
Coordinates38.74038, -81.8944
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic207 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31 over Poplar Fk of 13MI Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.