US Bridges

County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 1/11 · Structure no. 00000000008A075

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesAdonijah Fk Sycamore Ck
Location0.03 MI S of CR 1/11
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates38.37166, -81.16902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.