US Bridges

CR 5/10 over Dry Fork

FairPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv Rt 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/10 over Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5/10 over Dry Fork in McDowell 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/10
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.01 MI E of Wv Rt 80
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.35365, -81.80198
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/10 over Dry Fork built?

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

What condition is CR 5/10 over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5/10 over Dry Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 5/10 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/10 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.