US Bridges

County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.22 Miles E. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000010A128

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25/5
CrossesDunloup Creek
Location0.22 Miles E. of CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 2505
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92892, -81.15115
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic233 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County Route 25/5 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/5 over Dunloup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.