US Bridges

CR 56 over Beckys Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. S. Jct. CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000042A215

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Beckys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 56 over Beckys Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 128 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 56
CrossesBeckys Creek
Location0.12 Mi. S. Jct. CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 5600
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65994, -79.98088
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 56 over Beckys Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 over Beckys 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Beckys Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 56 over Beckys Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 over Beckys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.