US Bridges

County Route 1 over Mud River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile S.Of CR 1/10 · Structure no. 00000000006A261

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over Mud River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,267 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesMud River
Location0.04 Mile S.Of CR 1/10
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44255, -82.21966
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic3,267 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1 over Mud River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Mud River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Mud River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Mud River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.