CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek
PoorWayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of Wv 37 · Structure no. 00000000050A201
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 49 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 22 over Little 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 22 over Little Lynn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.