US Bridges

County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mi. West JCT CR 24/2 · Structure no. 00000000048A090

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.23 Mi. West JCT CR 24/2
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates39.48708, -80.93369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over Middle Island 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.