US Bridges

Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.21 Mi. S. Jct. CR 37/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A046

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRand. C.R. 24
CrossesFiles Creek
Location0.21 Mi. S. Jct. CR 37/8
RouteCounty Highway 2400
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8244, -79.84528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic511 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rand. C.R. 24 over Files 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rand. C.R. 24 over Files Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.