US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of Taylor CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000046A093

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 5/5
CrossesWickwire Run
Location0.01 MI W of Taylor CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36992, -80.00758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic535 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 5/5 over Wickwire Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.