US Bridges

CR 35 over Fivemile Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.52 MI E of US 460 · Structure no. 00000000028A138

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Fivemile Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 35 over Fivemile Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location0.52 MI E of US 460
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.34498, -80.97878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.