US Bridges

West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · O.02 Mile East of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000007A064

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 5
CrossesYellow Creek
LocationO.02 Mile East of CR 4
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96421, -81.16261
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic998 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 5 over Yellow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 5 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.