US Bridges

County Route 40/1 over Big Run

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT CR40 · Structure no. 00000000048A099

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40/1 over Big Run is a steel continuous other carrying County Route 40/1 over Big Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40/1
CrossesBig Run
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT CR40
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46628, -80.78778
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40/1 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Route 40/1 over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 40/1 over Big Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40/1 over Big Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40/1 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.