County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 1.06 MI S of CR 5/2 · Structure no. 00000000028A010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 74 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is County Route 5/1 over Rich 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 5/1 over Rich Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.