US Bridges

County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.11 Miles E. of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000013A027

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 1/6
CrossesBig Clear Creek
Location0.11 Miles E. of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates37.97078, -80.67453
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/6 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/6 over Big Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.