US Bridges

County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.16 Miles E. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000032A050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesDropping Lick Creek
Location0.16 Miles E. of US 219
RouteCounty Highway 2900
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.49962, -80.60469
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2019)
Projected traffic444 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Dropping Lick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.