US Bridges

County Route 5/4 over Second Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.26 Miles N. of CR 5/1 · Structure no. 00000000032A014

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/4 over Second Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 5/4 over Second Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/4
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.26 Miles N. of CR 5/1
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.69014, -80.50823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$666,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/4 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/4 over Second 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5/4 over Second Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/4 over Second Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/4 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.