US Bridges

CR 05SLS over Patterson Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 2.00 MI N of CR 5/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012X001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

CR 05SLS over Patterson Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying CR 05SLS over Patterson Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 677 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 05SLS
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location2.00 MI N of CR 5/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24503, -79.00586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic677 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 05SLS over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 05SLS 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 2024.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 05SLS over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 05SLS over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).