US Bridges

County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI East of CR 60/39 · Structure no. 00000000006A270

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 25/1
CrossesIndian Fork
Location0.31 MI East of CR 60/39
RouteCounty Highway 2501
Coordinates38.41758, -82.10425
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic545 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/1 over Indian Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.