US Bridges

CR 1 over Strange Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi. W of CR 1/3 · Structure no. 00000000034A144

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Strange Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1 over Strange Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesStrange Creek
Location0.18 Mi. W of CR 1/3
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49557, -80.82574
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic671 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Strange Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Strange 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Strange Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Strange Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Strange Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.