US Bridges

County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile East of CR 5/20 · Structure no. 00000000044A146

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesCounty Route 5/21
CrossesBoggs Run
Location0.02 Mile East of CR 5/20
RouteCounty Highway 521
Coordinates38.78572, -81.26407
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns County Route 5/21 over Boggs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.