US Bridges

County Route 1 over Little Cove Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 1.04 N of CO 92/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A002

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Little Cove Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 1 over Little Cove Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesLittle Cove Run
Location1.04 N of CO 92/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28847, -79.90429
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic336 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Little Cove Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Little Cove Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Little Cove Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Little Cove Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Little Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.