US Bridges

C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mi. S. Jct. CR 1/23 · Structure no. 00000000038A108

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 1
CrossesLeatherbark Run
Location0.30 Mi. S. Jct. CR 1/23
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40818, -79.91915
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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 1 over Leatherbark Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.