US Bridges

County Route 5 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. N. of CR 87/12 · Structure no. 00000000018A014

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5 over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 5 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.16 Mi. N. of CR 87/12
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83566, -81.79836
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic580 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5 over Mill Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.