West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek
GoodCalhoun County, West Virginia · 0.03 M West of CR 35/33 · Structure no. 00000000007A013
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 85 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is West Virginia 5 over Laurel 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.