County Route 5 over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.37 Miles N. of CR 5/7 · Structure no. 00000000013A015
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 5 over Spring Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 5 over Spring Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 5 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 5 over Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 5 over Spring Creek carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 5 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 5 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.