US Bridges

County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E I-79 · Structure no. 00000000004A017

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty ROUTE5/11
CrossesSaltlick Creek
Location0.02 MI E I-79
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85782, -80.65968
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic840 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns County ROUTE5/11 over Saltlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.