US Bridges

County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.89 Miles West of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000023A343

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/1
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.89 Miles West of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.96511, -82.16073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/1 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.