US Bridges

County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.81 Mile East of CR 1/11 · Structure no. 00000000053A061

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBranch of Tucker Creek
Location0.81 Mile East of CR 1/11
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05754, -81.42434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic684 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$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1 over Branch of Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.