US Bridges

County Route 25 over Browns Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR25/1 · Structure no. 00000000035A018

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Browns Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 25 over Browns Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesBrowns Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR25/1
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.06674, -80.6387
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$494,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Browns Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25 over Browns Run carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Browns Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.