US Bridges

County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.13 MI E of CR 29/1 · Structure no. 00000000027A041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesMiddle Fork of Crab Ck
Location1.13 MI E of CR 29/1
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates38.74565, -82.15796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic690 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Middle Fork of Crab Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.