US Bridges

CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek

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Mason County, West Virginia · 1.32 MI N of CR 27/2 · Structure no. 00000000027A035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek is a wood or timber tee beam carrying CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesUpper Fivemile Creek
Location1.32 MI N of CR 27/2
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76865, -82.07029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.