US Bridges

County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI E of Wv 25 · Structure no. 00000000040A153

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,628 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 25/2
CrossesArmour Creek
Location0.13 MI E of Wv 25
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates38.43121, -81.83523
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,628 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/2 over Armour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.