US Bridges

CO 1 over Clear Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. W. of Cr. 1/7 · Structure no. 00000000041A007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 1 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 1 over Clear Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 1
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.02 Mi. W. of Cr. 1/7
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93279, -81.36019
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 CO 1 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 1 over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO 1 over Clear Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 1 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO 1 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.