CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek
FairClay County, West Virginia · 2.28 MI N of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A013
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 5 over Blue Knob Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.