US Bridges

County Route 1/1 over Oil Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000004A143

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/1 over Oil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/1 over Oil Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/1
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CO 1
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86288, -80.63568
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/1 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 August 2023.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/1 over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.