CR 11 over Crane Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000028A032
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 11 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 11 over Crane Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 11 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is CR 11 over Crane Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CR 11 over Crane Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 11 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 11 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.