US Bridges

County Route 1 over Posey Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 1/2 · Structure no. 00000000004A150

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Posey Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 1 over Posey Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesPosey Run
Location0.01 MI W CO 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87202, -80.61324
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic414 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Posey Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Posey Run 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Posey Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Posey Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Posey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.