US Bridges

County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mil W of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000027A159

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 5/20
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.12 Mil W of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 520
Coordinates38.84517, -81.89501
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic69 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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5/20 over Little Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5/20 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.