US Bridges

CR1 over Big Clear Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.59.MI S.Of CR 1/3 · Structure no. 00000000013A270

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1 over Big Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying CR1 over Big Clear Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR1
CrossesBig Clear Creek
Location0.59.MI S.Of CR 1/3
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06051, -80.60777
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR1 over Big Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1 over Big Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR1 over Big Clear Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR1 over Big Clear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR1 over Big Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.