US Bridges

County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.21 Miles S. of CR 25/8 · Structure no. 00000000013A020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2039. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesI 64 and Smoot Branch
Location0.21 Miles S. of CR 25/8
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.89767, -80.65088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over I 64 and Smoot Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.