US Bridges

CR 1 over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 2.33 MI E of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000003A001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1 over Brush Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.33 MI E of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1375, -81.75953
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic792 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Brush Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns CR 1 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.