US Bridges

County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.00 MI E of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000027A001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/2
CrossesSliding Hill Creek
Location1.00 MI E of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98929, -81.99655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic207 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/2 over Sliding Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.