US Bridges

County Route 23/5 over Back Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.40 Miles E. of Wv 122 · Structure no. 00000000032A038

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23/5 over Back Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying County Route 23/5 over Back Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23/5
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.40 Miles E. of Wv 122
RouteCounty Highway 2305
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.53721, -80.65409
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic138 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23/5 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23/5 over Back 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23/5 over Back Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23/5 over Back Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23/5 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.