US Bridges

CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.22 Miles W. C R 65/18 · Structure no. 00000000030A263

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 65/5
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.22 Miles W. C R 65/18
RouteCounty Highway 6505
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70543, -82.17099
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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
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 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork built?

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

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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.