US Bridges

CR 2/1 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000055A112

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2/1 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 2/1 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 2/1
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.04 MI E of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.717, -81.55079
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2/1 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2/1 over Clear Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2/1 over Clear Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 2/1 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2/1 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.