US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000046A002

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 1/2
CrossesCorbin Branch
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36549, -80.1988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 1/2 over Corbin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.