US Bridges

CR 25 over Trace Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of CR 25/11 · Structure no. 00000000006A055

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 over Trace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 25 over Trace Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 25
CrossesTrace Creek
Location0.06 MI South of CR 25/11
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35602, -82.12798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic448 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25 over Trace 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does CR 25 over Trace Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 25 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.