US Bridges

County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 3.07 Mi. North of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000003A182

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck in Boone 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 5
CrossesBr of Big Jarrells Ck
Location3.07 Mi. North of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.01281, -81.63016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic330 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck built?

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

What condition is County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck 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 Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 5 over Br of Big Jarrells Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.