US Bridges

CO 25 over Charley Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI South of CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000006A332

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 25 over Charley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 25 over Charley Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 25
CrossesCharley Creek
Location0.37 MI South of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40308, -82.11798
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,331 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 CO 25 over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 25 over Charley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO 25 over Charley Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO 25 over Charley Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO 25 over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.