US Bridges

County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.28 Mi. N. of CR.3 · Structure no. 00000000024A008

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/2
CrossesLeft Fork Bull Creek
Location0.28 Mi. N. of CR.3
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.46626, -81.94596
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$400,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/2 over Left Fork Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.