US Bridges

CR 1 over Clear Fork

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.38 MI East of CR 1/34 · Structure no. 00000000041A004

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1 over Clear Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCR 1
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.38 MI East of CR 1/34
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates37.94758, -81.41721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Clear Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Clear Fork carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.