US Bridges

County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI N of CR 25/14 · Structure no. 00000000020A660

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25/3
CrossesFinney Branch
Location0.16 MI N of CR 25/14
RouteCounty Highway 2503
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3801, -81.75324
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25/3 over Finney 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/3 over Finney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.