US Bridges

County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.28 Miles N. of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000013A241

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 27/1
CrossesMethodist Branch
Location0.28 Miles N. of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 2701
Coordinates37.88387, -80.67993
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns County Route 27/1 over Methodist Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.