County Route 5 over Walker Creek
GoodWood County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mile E. of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000054A016
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 5 over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 5 over Walker Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 5 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 5 over Walker Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 5 over Walker Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 5 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 5 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.