US Bridges

CR 25 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 1.03 Mile South of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A108

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 25 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 103 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 25
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.03 Mile South of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.79972, -81.69202
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 25 over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.