US Bridges

County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.17 Mile E of CR 65/18 · Structure no. 00000000030A249

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 65/5
CrossesRockhouse Branch
Location0.17 Mile E of CR 65/18
RouteCounty Highway 6505
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70345, -82.16435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.