US Bridges

CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000006A172

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 43/5
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.05 MI West of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 4305
Coordinates38.26465, -82.30215
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43/5 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.