US Bridges

CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S JCT CR 5/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A014

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,337 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCR 05 Sls
CrossesMiddle Fork Patterson CR
Location0.02 MI S JCT CR 5/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates39.17759, -79.05624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,337 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 05 Sls over Middle Fork Patterson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.