US Bridges

County Route 30 over Grass Run

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West CR 5/25 · Structure no. 00000000018A118

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30 over Grass Run is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 30 over Grass Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 30
CrossesGrass Run
Location0.01 Mile West CR 5/25
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78268, -81.74812
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 30 over Grass Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 30 over Grass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 30 over Grass Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 30 over Grass Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30 over Grass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.