US Bridges

County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W CO 5/10 · Structure no. 00000000004A018

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/11
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.04 MI W CO 5/10
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85655, -80.65649
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic840 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$230,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River carry?

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

How long is County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/11 over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.