US Bridges

County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.94 Miles N. of CR 1/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesN. Fork Big Clear Creek
Location1.94 Miles N. of CR 1/1
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09153, -80.57079
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2019)
Projected traffic79 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$405,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over N. Fork Big Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.