CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 1.77 MI N of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000024A006
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO 1/1 over Fourpole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.