US Bridges

County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles E. of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000013A007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/2
CrossesBig Clear Creek
Location0.02 Miles E. of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98673, -80.66827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$830,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/2 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/2 over Big Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.