US Bridges

Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of US 50 T · Structure no. 00000000014A022

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run is a steel culvert carrying Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 29 F
CrossesHanging Rock Run
Location0.04 MI S of US 50 T
RouteState Highway 2900
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2673, -78.54948
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$400,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wv 29 F over Hanging Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.