US Bridges

County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 58 · Structure no. 00000000026A036

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesNorth Fork of Grave Ck
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 58
RouteCounty Highway 5800
Coordinates39.83683, -80.60022
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic427 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$560,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over North Fork of Grave Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.