US Bridges

CR 5 over Mud Fork

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI North of CR 5/6 · Structure no. 00000000023A018

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Mud Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 5 over Mud Fork in Logan 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesMud Fork
Location0.33 MI North of CR 5/6
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.85809, -82.08185
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 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$165,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 over Mud Fork built?

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

What condition is CR 5 over Mud 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5 over Mud Fork carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Mud Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Mud Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.