US Bridges

Wv 125 over Madams Creek

Good

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles N. of CR 3/21 · Structure no. 00000000045A094

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 125 over Madams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 125 over Madams Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 125
CrossesMadams Creek
Location0.03 Miles N. of CR 3/21
RouteState Highway 12500
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67295, -80.89651
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wv 125 over Madams Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 125 over Madams 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 125 over Madams Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wv 125 over Madams Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 125 over Madams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.