US Bridges

County Route 25 over Henry Fork

Poor

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. W. of CR50/2 · Structure no. 00000000044A047

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Henry Fork is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 25 over Henry Fork in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesHenry Fork
Location0.04 Mi. W. of CR50/2
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates38.71989, -81.21087
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Henry Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 25 over Henry Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25 over Henry Fork carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Henry Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Henry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.