US Bridges

CO 5/3 over Rich Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.39 Mi. North of CO.12/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A331

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 5/3 over Rich Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO 5/3 over Rich Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 5/3
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.39 Mi. North of CO.12/1
RouteCounty Highway 503
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.45539, -81.18128
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 5/3 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 5/3 over Rich 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO 5/3 over Rich Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 5/3 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 5/3 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.