US Bridges

County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI S CO 19/25 · Structure no. 00000000004A019

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6 in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/6
CrossesCO 5/6
Location0.09 MI S CO 19/25
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67403, -80.71847
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/6 over CO 5/6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.