Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick
PoorBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 2 · Structure no. 00000000004A009
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 5 over Right Fork of Saltlick?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.