County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck
PoorPosted for loadMason County, West Virginia · 0.46 MI E of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000027A047
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck is a concrete slab carrying County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 29 over Branch of Sixteenmile Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.