US Bridges

CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. South of CR 50/1 · Structure no. 00000000029A092

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 106 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/2 (sls)
CrossesNew Creek
Location0.16 Mi. South of CR 50/1
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30667, -79.09407
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 5/2 (sls) over New 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/2 (sls) over New Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.