US Bridges

C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.59 MI W JCT CR 45/4 · Structure no. 00000000047A040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 58 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 45/1
CrossesRed Creek
Location0.59 MI W JCT CR 45/4
RouteCounty Highway 4501
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.97517, -79.43214
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic58 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek 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 C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 45/1 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.