US Bridges

CR 29 over Trace Creek

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 47/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A068

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Trace Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 29 over Trace Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesTrace Creek
Location0.01 MI North of CR 47/1
RouteCounty Highway 2900
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34951, -82.18297
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic242 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over Trace 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Trace Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.