US Bridges

CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West of CO 65/84 · Structure no. 00000000030A091

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesCR 65/5
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.01 Mi. West of CO 65/84
RouteCounty Highway 6505
Coordinates37.69349, -82.07627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.