US Bridges

CR 30 over Lynn Creek

Poor

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.67 MI North of CR 30/1 · Structure no. 00000000050A051

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30 over Lynn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 30 over Lynn Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 30
CrossesLynn Creek
Location0.67 MI North of CR 30/1
RouteCounty Highway 3000
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1495, -82.40187
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$145,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 30 over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30 over Lynn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 30 over Lynn Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 30 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.