US Bridges

County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 3.91 MI N of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000003A038

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5
CrossesHopkins Fork
Location3.91 MI N of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02037, -81.62003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5 over Hopkins Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.