US Bridges

CR 5/8 over Stover Fork

Poor

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000044A008

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5/8 over Stover Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5/8 over Stover Fork in Roane 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 5/8
CrossesStover Fork
Location0.02 MI South of CR 13/1
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78808, -81.44736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5/8 over Stover Fork built?

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

What condition is CR 5/8 over Stover Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5/8 over Stover Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 5/8 over Stover Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5/8 over Stover Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.