US Bridges

CR 1 over Longpole Creek

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McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 1/3 · Structure no. 00000000024A387

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Longpole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 over Longpole Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesLongpole Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 1/3
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.49856, -81.91117
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 CR 1 over Longpole Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Longpole 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Longpole Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1 over Longpole Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Longpole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.