US Bridges

C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI E JCT C.R. 30 · Structure no. 00000000042A226

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 25
CrossesLeft Fk Chenoweth Creek
Location0.60 MI E JCT C.R. 30
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates38.87612, -79.78714
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic511 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 25 over Left Fk Chenoweth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.