US Bridges

County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles W. of CR 25/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A121

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesDunloup Creek
Location0.04 Miles W. of CR 25/2
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95294, -81.07789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2019)
Projected traffic631 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Dunloup 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Dunloup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.