US Bridges

CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mile South of Wv 51 · Structure no. 00000000002A153

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCR 51/2 (sls)
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location0.12 Mile South of Wv 51
RouteCounty Highway 5102
Coordinates39.3695, -78.09735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51/2 (sls) over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.