US Bridges

Wv 5 over Stewart Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W CO 5/2 · Structure no. 00000000011A011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,522
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 5 over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 5 over Stewart Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,522 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,827 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 5
CrossesStewart Creek
Location0.02 MI W CO 5/2
RouteState Highway 500
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.9378, -80.81648
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,522 (2015)
Projected traffic7,827 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 5 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 5 over Stewart 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 5 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 6,522 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 5 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 5 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.