US Bridges

US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles S of CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000027A165

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,008
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 35 Southbound
CrossesLower Fivemile Creek
Location0.15 Miles S of CR 36
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.78135, -82.07087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,008 (2020)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 Southbound over Lower Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.