US Bridges

County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. N. of CR.1 · Structure no. 00000000041A161

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 1/28
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.03 Mi. N. of CR.1
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates37.91318, -81.3473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
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$500,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/28 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/28 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.