US Bridges

CR 1 over Elk River

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CR 1/5 · Structure no. 00000000008A003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 over Elk River in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesElk River
Location0.04 MI N of CR 1/5
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47181, -81.2837
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic966 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Elk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Elk River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Elk River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.