US Bridges

CR 5 over Hayzlett Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI N of CR 5/8 · Structure no. 00000000022A018

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Hayzlett Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 5 over Hayzlett Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 5
CrossesHayzlett Fork
Location0.26 MI N of CR 5/8
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates38.30427, -81.91044
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic473 by 2041
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 Hayzlett Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over Hayzlett 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5 over Hayzlett Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Hayzlett Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Hayzlett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.