US Bridges

County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.94 MI W of CR 5/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A006

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 05 Sls
CrossesBranch Cherry Run
Location0.94 MI W of CR 5/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61695, -78.045
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 05 Sls over Branch Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.