US Bridges

County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile North of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000022A158

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/8
CrossesToney Branch
Location0.06 Mile North of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30469, -81.91504
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic42 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 County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/8 over Toney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.