US Bridges

C. R. 25 over Dry Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E JCT C.R. 1 · Structure no. 00000000047A023

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 25 over Dry Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C. R. 25 over Dry Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 25
CrossesDry Run
Location0.15 MI E JCT C.R. 1
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14872, -79.64647
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 25 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 25 over Dry Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 25 over Dry Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C. R. 25 over Dry Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 25 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.