US Bridges

C.R. 1 over Minear Run

Poor

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N. Jct. CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000047A066

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 1 over Minear Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 1 over Minear Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 1
CrossesMinear Run
Location0.01 MI N. Jct. CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates39.16667, -79.7026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 1 over Minear Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 1 over Minear Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 1 over Minear Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 1 over Minear Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 1 over Minear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.