US Bridges

County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of US 33 X · Structure no. 00000000049A099

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run is a steel culvert carrying County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 5/1 Sls
CrossesFink Run
Location0.06 MI S of US 33 X
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01035, -80.30255
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns County Rt 5/1 Sls over Fink Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.