US Bridges

County Route 1 over Leading Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile South of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000007A001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Leading Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over Leading Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.07 Mile South of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98217, -81.2008
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Leading 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Leading Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.