US Bridges

US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.90 Mile South of Wv 73 · Structure no. 00000000023A253

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,530 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,615 by 2042. The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 119
CrossesCR 5 Mud Fork Road
Location0.90 Mile South of Wv 73
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates37.8472, -82.04344
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,530 ft (466.3 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,615 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road?

The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over CR 5 Mud Fork Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.