US Bridges

County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek

FairPosted for load

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.08MI S of CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000004A020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/3
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.08MI S of CO 1
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86866, -80.60716
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/3 over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.