US Bridges

Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO 12 · Structure no. 00000000011A010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 5
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.01 MI E of CO 12
RouteState Highway 500
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.94786, -80.87656
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 5 over Leading 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 5 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.