US Bridges

County Route 25 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles S. of Wv 122 · Structure no. 00000000032A047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Indian Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 25 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.15 Miles S. of Wv 122
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates37.55445, -80.72544
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2019)
Projected traffic188 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$930,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.