US Bridges

CR 5/2 over Crane Creek

PoorPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A215

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/2 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 5/2 over Crane Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5/2
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.12 MI S of Wv 80
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41278, -81.78253
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic263 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/2 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5/2 over Crane Creek 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 CR 5/2 over Crane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 5/2 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/2 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.