US Bridges

C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek

Poor

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E JCT U S 220 · Structure no. 00000000036A003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 1/3
CrossesNorth Mill Creek
Location0.03 MI E JCT U S 220
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates38.83697, -79.24693
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 1/3 over North Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.