County Route 5 over Britt Run
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.79 Mi. South JCT CR88/1 · Structure no. 00000000026A023
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 5 over Britt Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 5 over Britt Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 5 over Britt Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 5 over Britt Run 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 5 over Britt Run carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Route 5 over Britt Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 5 over Britt Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.