US Bridges

CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 83/48 · Structure no. 00000000024A173

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 83/1
CrossesBartley Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CO 83/48
RouteCounty Highway 8301
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.34331, -81.73582
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic263 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83/1 over Bartley 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83/1 over Bartley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.