US Bridges

CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek

Good

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles South of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000029A095

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11 (sls)
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 Miles South of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33737, -78.91771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 (sls) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.