US Bridges

Wv 29 F over Sperry Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 2.14 MI N of CR 3/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A053

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 29 F over Sperry Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 29 F over Sperry Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 29 F
CrossesSperry Run
Location2.14 MI N of CR 3/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 2900
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09628, -78.69707
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 29 F over Sperry Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Wv 29 F over Sperry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 29 F over Sperry Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 29 F over Sperry Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 29 F over Sperry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.