US Bridges

CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.50 MI S of CR 5/6 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A092

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 84 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 05 Sls
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.50 MI S of CR 5/6 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12277, -79.08788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 05 Sls over Patterson 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 05 Sls over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.