CR 27 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N of US 460 · Structure no. 00000000028A087
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 27 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 27 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 27 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 27 over Brush Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 27 over Brush Creek carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 27 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns CR 27 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.