US Bridges

County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run

PoorPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.59 Miles N. of CR 5/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A026

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/4
CrossesRobbins Run
Location0.59 Miles N. of CR 5/2
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.0965, -80.35888
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

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$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/4 over Robbins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.