US Bridges

CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run

Poor

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. W of US 522 F · Structure no. 00000000033A056

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 522/11 Sls
CrossesWarm Spring Run
Location0.04 Mi. W of US 522 F
RouteCounty Highway 52211
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62724, -78.22842
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 522/11 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 522/11 Sls over Warm Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.