County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek
PoorJackson County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. E. of CR 22/5 · Structure no. 00000000018A015
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek in Jackson 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 5/3 over Left Fork Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.