US Bridges

C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run

PoorPosted for load

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI N of US 220 F · Structure no. 00000000016A010

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 4/1 Sls
CrossesFort Run
Location0.21 MI N of US 220 F
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09771, -78.95513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 4/1 Sls over Fort Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.