US Bridges

Wv 5 over Big Root Run

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000007A011

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 5 over Big Root Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 5 over Big Root Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 5
CrossesBig Root Run
Location0.02 MI E of CR 10
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.94773, -81.1362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 5 over Big Root Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 5 over Big Root Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 5 over Big Root Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 5 over Big Root Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 5 over Big Root Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.