US Bridges

Cr. 29 over Crab Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CR 29/5 · Structure no. 00000000027A045

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 29 over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cr. 29 over Crab Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 29
CrossesCrab Creek
Location0.03 MI E of CR 29/5
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74013, -82.1394
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 Cr. 29 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 29 over Crab 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 29 over Crab Creek carry?

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

How long is Cr. 29 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 29 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.