County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000007A002
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.