US Bridges

County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River

FairPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of Wv 15 · Structure no. 00000000051A008

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 5/1
CrossesRight Fork Holly River
Location0.01 MI W of Wv 15
RouteCounty Highway 501
Coordinates38.63599, -80.4661
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/1 over Right Fork Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.