US Bridges

Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek

Poor

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000027A038

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek in Mason 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 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 27
CrossesLower Fivemile Creek
Location0.04 MI S of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.77925, -82.06429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$500,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek built?

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

What condition is Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek carry?

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

How long is Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 27 over Lower Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.