US Bridges

C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.52 Mi. W. Jct. CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000036A140

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 25
CrossesWhitethorn Creek
Location0.52 Mi. W. Jct. CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.52015, -79.36922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 25 over Whitethorn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 25 over Whitethorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.