US Bridges

Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI N of CR 45/9 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A037

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWv 29 F
CrossesBranch of Maple Run
Location0.25 MI N of CR 45/9 Sls
RouteState Highway 2900
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36776, -78.5375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2043
Trucks12%
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 29 F over Branch of Maple Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.