US Bridges

CR 11 over Goose Creek

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI S of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000043A035

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 11 over Goose Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.11 MI S of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18976, -81.27023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 over Goose 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over Goose Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 11 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.