US Bridges

County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CO Rt 1/1 · Structure no. 00000000021A005

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1 Sls
CrossesKincheloe Creek
Location0.02 MI N of CO Rt 1/1
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14026, -80.45655
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 Sls over Kincheloe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.