US Bridges

County Route 25/17 over Dunloup Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles E. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000010A193

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/17 over Dunloup Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 25/17 over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25/17
CrossesDunloup Creek
Location0.10 Miles E. of CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 2517
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93335, -81.14412
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2019)
Projected traffic57 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/17 over Dunloup Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25/17 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 25/17 over Dunloup Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/17 over Dunloup Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/17 over Dunloup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.