US Bridges

County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. West JCT WV180 · Structure no. 00000000048A001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesPoint Pleasant Creek
Location0.06 Mi. West JCT WV180
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates39.5762, -80.89767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic427 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$295,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Point Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.