US Bridges

C. R. 11 over Licking Creek

Poor

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI W JCT CR 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000047A015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 11 over Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C. R. 11 over Licking Creek in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 11
CrossesLicking Creek
Location0.17 MI W JCT CR 11/1
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.23629, -79.75097
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 11 over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 11 over Licking 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 11 over Licking Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C. R. 11 over Licking Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 11 over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.