US Bridges

Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.32 Miles N JCT CR 1/15 · Structure no. 00000000047A001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTucker CR 1
CrossesCheat River
Location0.32 Miles N JCT CR 1/15
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12148, -79.67542
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic546 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River 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 Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker CR 1 over Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.