US Bridges

CR 30 over Winding Gulf

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 1.21 MI E of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000041A112

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30 over Winding Gulf is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 30 over Winding Gulf in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 30
CrossesWinding Gulf
Location1.21 MI E of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 3000
Coordinates37.68089, -81.2895
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 30 over Winding Gulf built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30 over Winding Gulf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 30 over Winding Gulf carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 30 over Winding Gulf?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30 over Winding Gulf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.