US Bridges

CR 5/8 over Trace Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.90 MI North of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000022A088

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/8 over Trace Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5/8 over Trace Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/8
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.90 MI North of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31401, -81.91895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/8 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5/8 over Trace 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5/8 over Trace Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 5/8 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/8 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.