US Bridges

County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek

Good

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of Wv 57 · Structure no. 00000000001A066

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek in Barbour 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 57/1
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.03 MI E of Wv 57
RouteCounty Highway 5701
Coordinates39.16681, -80.21713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 57/1 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.