US Bridges

County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile South of Wv 33 · Structure no. 00000000044A145

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesBranch Left Fk Reedy Crk
Location0.10 Mile South of Wv 33
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates38.78453, -81.43411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
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$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over Branch Left Fk Reedy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.