US Bridges

County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek

Poor

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000008A086

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24/2
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.03 MI S of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34911, -81.13044
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.