US Bridges

County Route 1 Sls over Freemans Creek

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Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of CO Rt 1/5 · Structure no. 00000000021A212

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 Sls over Freemans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 Sls over Freemans Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1 Sls
CrossesFreemans Creek
Location0.03 MI N of CO Rt 1/5
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09285, -80.4781
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 County Route 1 Sls over Freemans Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 Sls over Freemans 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 2024.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 Sls over Freemans Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 Sls over Freemans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.