US Bridges

CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 5.29 MI S of CR 05 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A014

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesCR 5/1 Sls
CrossesWaites Run
Location5.29 MI S of CR 05 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 501
Coordinates39.01518, -78.60537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 5/1 Sls over Waites Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns CR 5/1 Sls over Waites Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.