US Bridges

County Route 5/1 over Opossum Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles N. of CR 60/9 · Structure no. 00000000010A298

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/1 over Opossum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/1 over Opossum Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/1
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location0.04 Miles N. of CR 60/9
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09188, -81.05697
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/1 over Opossum 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 July 2023.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/1 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.