US Bridges

County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile East of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000054A072

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 120 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25/8
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.07 Mile East of CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05906, -81.62216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25/8 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.