US Bridges

County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.49 Mile S of CR 50/37 · Structure no. 00000000054A066

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesLeft Fork Stillwell Ck
Location0.49 Mile S of CR 50/37
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates39.22834, -81.44828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic373 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over Left Fork Stillwell Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.