US Bridges

County Route 29 over Tupper Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of CR 24/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A668

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Tupper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 29 over Tupper Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesTupper Creek
Location0.13 MI N of CR 24/1
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.46293, -81.64557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Tupper Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Tupper Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Tupper Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Route 29 over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.