County Route 1 over Browns Creek
PoorGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 2.40 Miles N. of CR 1/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 1 over Browns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over Browns Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 1 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 1 over Browns 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 1 over Browns Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 1 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 1 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.