US Bridges

County Route 1 over Porter Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile South of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000008A002

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Porter Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 1 over Porter Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesPorter Creek
Location0.04 Mile South of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42826, -81.23771
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic644 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Porter 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 September 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.