US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South CO Rt 24 · Structure no. 00000000046A011

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 5/1
CrossesGlady Creek
Location0.17 MI South CO Rt 24
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39865, -80.02405
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$389,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 5/1 over Glady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.