US Bridges

CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 1.11 MI N US33 · Structure no. 00000000036A016

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/1
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location1.11 MI N US33
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86163, -79.41547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5/1 over Roaring 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/1 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.