US Bridges

County Route 1 over Geelick Run

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of CO 1/7 · Structure no. 00000000021A002

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Geelick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 1 over Geelick Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,955 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesGeelick Run
Location0.06 MI N of CO 1/7
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08659, -80.47561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,955 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Geelick Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Geelick Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Geelick Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Geelick Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Geelick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.