US Bridges

CR 24 over Seng Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 1.77 MI E of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A062

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Seng Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 24 over Seng Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 24
CrossesSeng Creek
Location1.77 MI E of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 2400
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.99571, -81.51298
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2040
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24 over Seng Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 over Seng 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 24 over Seng Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 over Seng Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Seng Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.