US Bridges

County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mile East of CR 65 · Structure no. 00000000030A276

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork in Mingo 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 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 65/5
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.25 Mile East of CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 6505
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70979, -82.17986
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 Fork built?

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

What condition is County Route 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 November 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 65/5 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.