US Bridges

Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mi. N. of CR 28/5 · Structure no. 00000000029A025

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 28 (t)
CrossesPainter Run
Location0.22 Mi. N. of CR 28/5
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49939, -78.76496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 (t) over Painter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.