US Bridges

County Route 1 over Bonds Creek

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Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile S of CR 16/4 · Structure no. 00000000043A186

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Bonds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 1 over Bonds Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBonds Creek
Location0.10 Mile S of CR 16/4
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30255, -81.05114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic745 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Bonds Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Bonds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Bonds Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Bonds Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Bonds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.