US Bridges

County Route 25 over Hans Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 25/2 · Structure no. 00000000032A046

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Hans Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 25 over Hans Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesHans Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 25/2
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates37.51494, -80.72891
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic232 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Hans Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Hans 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 25 over Hans Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Hans Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Hans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.