US Bridges

County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of Wv 42 T · Structure no. 00000000012A010

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 05 Sls
CrossesLunice Creek
Location0.13 MI N of Wv 42 T
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05079, -79.10992
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 05 Sls over Lunice 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 05 Sls over Lunice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.