County Route 24 over Murphy Creek
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S CO 22 · Structure no. 00000000021A188
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 24 over Murphy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 24 over Murphy Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 24 over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 24 over Murphy Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 24 over Murphy Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 24 over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 24 over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.