Wv 25 over Armour Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of CR 25/4 · Structure no. 00000000040A021
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 25 over Armour Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 25 over Armour Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,482 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 25 over Armour Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 25 over Armour 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 25 over Armour Creek carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 25 over Armour Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 25 over Armour Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.