US Bridges

County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River

Good

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 46 · Structure no. 00000000001A105

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Route 46/1
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.01 MI W of CO 46
RouteCounty Highway 4601
Coordinates39.05379, -80.11151
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 46/1 over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46/1 over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.