US Bridges

CR 5 over Mckim Creek

Poor

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000037A012

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Mckim Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5 over Mckim Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesMckim Creek
Location0.07 MI South of CR 32
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.35945, -81.01679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 over Mckim Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over Mckim Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5 over Mckim Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Mckim Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Mckim Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.