US Bridges

County Route 24 over Merrick Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.18 Miles North of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000006A295

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over Merrick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24 over Merrick Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesMerrick Creek
Location0.18 Miles North of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 2400
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44036, -82.28974
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2044
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 24 over Merrick Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over Merrick 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over Merrick Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over Merrick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over Merrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.