US Bridges

C R 31 over Locust Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S JCT CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000038A101

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C R 31 over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C R 31 over Locust Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC R 31
CrossesLocust Creek
Location0.04 MI S JCT CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07937, -80.25026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C R 31 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is C R 31 over Locust Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does C R 31 over Locust Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C R 31 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C R 31 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.