US Bridges

CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. S. Jct. US 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A143

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/12
CrossesS Fk S Branch Potomac R
Location0.13 Mi. S. Jct. US 33
RouteCounty Highway 512
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.64401, -79.22095
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/12 over S Fk S Branch Potomac R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.