US Bridges

CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CR 2/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A047

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 02 Sls
CrossesWarm Spring Run
Location0.04 MI N of CR 2/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62789, -78.22515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 02 Sls over Warm Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.