US Bridges

County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000018A102

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 22/5
CrossesRt Fk Cow Run
Location0.01 MI E of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates38.83633, -81.82798
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22/5 over Rt Fk Cow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.