US Bridges

County Route 1 over Johnson Fork

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 1/6 · Structure no. 00000000010A001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Johnson Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over Johnson Fork in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesJohnson Fork
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 1/6
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.03401, -81.28569
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$454,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Johnson Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Johnson Fork 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 County Route 1 over Johnson Fork carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Johnson Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Johnson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.