US Bridges

County Route 25 over Hans Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.25 Miles N. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000032A049

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Hans Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 25 over Hans Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesHans Creek
Location0.25 Miles N. of CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.4966, -80.70827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic232 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Hans Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Hans 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 March 2023.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Hans Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Hans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.