US Bridges

Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. E. of C.R. 35/5 · Structure no. 00000000007A069

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2039. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 5
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.20 Mi. E. of C.R. 35/5
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.9462, -81.20236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic840 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 5 over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.