CO 11/10 over Crane Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000028A040
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 11/10 over Crane Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO 11/10 over Crane Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 11/10 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is CO 11/10 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CO 11/10 over Crane Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 11/10 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO 11/10 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.