US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek
PoorMercer County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of Wv 112 · Structure no. 00000000028A152
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 474 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2042. The structure is 474 ft (144.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 460 WB over CO 35 & 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek?
The structure is 474 ft (144.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 460 WB over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.