US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI North CO Rt 106 · Structure no. 00000000039A123

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 51
CrossesSaltlick Creek
Location0.07 MI North CO Rt 106
RouteCounty Highway 5100
Coordinates39.39244, -79.59845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 51 over Saltlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.