US Bridges

CR 25 over Tiger Fork

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West of CR 25/1 · Structure no. 00000000050A166

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 over Tiger Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 25 over Tiger Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 25
CrossesTiger Fork
Location0.03 MI West of CR 25/1
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.16942, -82.33222
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 over Tiger Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25 over Tiger Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25 over Tiger Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 over Tiger Fork?

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 25 over Tiger Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.