US Bridges

Wv 5 over Leafbank Run

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E of CR 35/13 · Structure no. 00000000007A012

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 5 over Leafbank Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 5 over Leafbank Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 5
CrossesLeafbank Run
Location0.08 MI E of CR 35/13
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93479, -81.09152
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 5 over Leafbank Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 5 over Leafbank 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 5 over Leafbank Run carry?

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

How long is Wv 5 over Leafbank Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wv 5 over Leafbank Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.