US Bridges

Wv 5 over Lynch Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 28 · Structure no. 00000000011A012

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 5 over Lynch Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 5 over Lynch Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 5
CrossesLynch Run
Location0.01 MI W of CO 28
RouteState Highway 500
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92785, -80.76859
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 5 over Lynch Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 5 over Lynch Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 5 over Lynch Run carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 5 over Lynch Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wv 5 over Lynch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.