US Bridges

County Route 28 over Elk River

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI N of CR 28/1 · Structure no. 00000000008A057

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 28 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 28 over Elk River in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 28
CrossesElk River
Location0.27 MI N of CR 28/1
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45991, -81.08813
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 28 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 28 over Elk River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 28 over Elk River carry?

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

How long is County Route 28 over Elk River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 28 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.