US Bridges

CR 1/8 over Clear Fork

PoorPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 1/23 · Structure no. 00000000041A013

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1/8 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1/8 over Clear Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1/8
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.01 MI E of CR 1/23
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.90275, -81.34851
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic644 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$425,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1/8 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1/8 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1/8 over Clear Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1/8 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1/8 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.