US Bridges

County Route 25 over Muddy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.25 Miles North of Wv 12 · Structure no. 00000000013A070

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying County Route 25 over Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.25 Miles North of Wv 12
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates37.73507, -80.62907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic597 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$802,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Muddy 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 February 2024.

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

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.