US Bridges

County Route 27 over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000010A129

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 27 over Paint Creek in Fayette 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCounty Route 27
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 2700
Coordinates37.91314, -81.26387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic622 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 27 over Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 27 over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 27 over Paint Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.