US Bridges

CR 24 over Newcomb Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI South of CR 24/4 · Structure no. 00000000050A009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Newcomb Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 24 over Newcomb Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 24
CrossesNewcomb Creek
Location0.16 MI South of CR 24/4
RouteCounty Highway 2400
Coordinates38.19415, -82.39038
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24 over Newcomb Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 over Newcomb 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 24 over Newcomb Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 over Newcomb Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Newcomb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.