US Bridges

County Route 5 over Goose Creek

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Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. E. of C/R 50/34 · Structure no. 00000000043A192

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying County Route 5 over Goose Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.05 Mi. E. of C/R 50/34
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28426, -81.15546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5 over Goose 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5 over Goose Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.