US Bridges

CR 2/3 Sls over Warm Spring Run

Poor

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CR 02 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A048

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2/3 Sls over Warm Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 2/3 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 2/3 Sls
CrossesWarm Spring Run
Location0.04 MI N of CR 02 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62757, -78.22597
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2040
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2/3 Sls over Warm Spring Run built?

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

What condition is CR 2/3 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2/3 Sls over Warm Spring Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 2/3 Sls over Warm Spring Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2/3 Sls over Warm Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.