US Bridges

County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.69 Miles N. of CR 82 · Structure no. 00000000010A262

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek in Fayette 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/1
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.69 Miles N. of CR 82
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07731, -81.05921
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 5/1 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/1 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.