US Bridges

CR 56 over Mud Run

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI E of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000027A075

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Mud Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 56 over Mud Run in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 56
CrossesMud Run
Location0.06 MI E of Wv 2
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70773, -82.17668
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
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$115,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 over Mud Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 over Mud Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Mud Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 56 over Mud Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.