US Bridges

CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI E of CR 28/4 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A010

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR I0 Sls
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location0.36 MI E of CR 28/4 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50547, -78.80967
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR I0 Sls over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.