County Route 1 over Short Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 0.43 Mi. North JCT CR 1/1 · Structure no. 00000000035A002
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 1 over Short Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over Short Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 1 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 1 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 1 over Short Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 1 over Short Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 1 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.