US Bridges

County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mile South of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000018A119

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 30/5
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 Mile South of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 305
Coordinates38.82011, -81.74415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic653 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek 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 County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30/5 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.