US Bridges

CR 1 over Horseshoe Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.32 Miles N JCT CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000047A004

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Horseshoe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 over Horseshoe Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesHorseshoe Run
Location0.32 Miles N JCT CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15517, -79.65948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic751 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Horseshoe Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Horseshoe Run 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 CR 1 over Horseshoe Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Horseshoe Run?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Horseshoe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.