Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of US 60 Wbl · Structure no. 00000000020A316
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 3 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 25 over Kanawha Twomile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.