County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000043A182
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 5 over North Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.