County Route 56/1 over Short Run
PoorTyler County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. East JCT CR 56 · Structure no. 00000000048A057
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 56/1 over Short Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 56/1 over Short Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 56/1 over Short Run built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 56/1 over Short 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 56/1 over Short Run carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 56/1 over Short Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 56/1 over Short Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.