CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek
PoorGrant County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mile N. of CR 06 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A051
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1977, 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 42/5 Sls over South Fork Lunice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.