US Bridges

Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. S. CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000036A152

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran is a concrete channel beam carrying Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPendleton CR 5/4
CrossesTrib of N Fork of S Bran
Location0.12 Mi. S. CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80741, -79.39084
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton CR 5/4 over Trib of N Fork of S Bran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.