US Bridges

CR 1 over Clear Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI W of CR 1/7 · Structure no. 00000000041A006

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Clear Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 over Clear Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.16 MI W of CR 1/7
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93161, -81.36236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Clear Fork 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Clear Fork carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.