US Bridges

County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck

GoodPosted for load

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E Wv 5 · Structure no. 00000000004A135

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/14
CrossesRight Fork Saltlick Ck
Location0.01 MI E Wv 5
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.77411, -80.63882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/14 over Right Fork Saltlick Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.