US Bridges

C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. E. Jct. U.S. 33 · Structure no. 00000000042A190

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 5/18
CrossesGlady Fork River
Location0.08 Mi. E. Jct. U.S. 33
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89597, -79.6479
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic37 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River 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 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 5/18 over Glady Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.