US Bridges

Wv 29 F over Sperry Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI S of CR 3/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A056

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 29 F over Sperry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 29 F over Sperry Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 29 F
CrossesSperry Run
Location0.14 MI S of CR 3/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 2900
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12572, -78.67632
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2040
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 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 Wv 29 F over Sperry Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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 2023.

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

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 29 F over Sperry Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 29 F over Sperry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.