US Bridges

Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.54 MI E. of US 35 · Structure no. 00000000040A159

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,423 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWv Route 869C
Crosses5 & 20 Mile Creek
Location0.54 MI E. of US 35
RouteState Highway 869
Coordinates38.58001, -82.00649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,423 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 869C over 5 & 20 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.