Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek
FairGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.73 Mi. W Jct. CO 7/ · Structure no. 00000000011A143
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 78 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Wv Route 5 over Tanner 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 5 over Tanner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.