US Bridges

CR 5 over Valley Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.51 MI South of CR 5/3 · Structure no. 00000000022A015

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Valley Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5 over Valley Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesValley Fork
Location0.51 MI South of CR 5/3
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25161, -81.97981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 over Valley Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over Valley Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5 over Valley Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Valley Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Valley Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.