US Bridges

County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CO 30/2 · Structure no. 00000000001A045

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 30
CrossesLittle Laurel Run
Location0.04 MI S of CO 30/2
RouteCounty Highway 3000
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12327, -80.04163
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$425,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30 over Little Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.