US Bridges

County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles W. of CR 29/2 · Structure no. 00000000032A075

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete frame carrying County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesDropping Lick Fork
Location0.20 Miles W. of CR 29/2
RouteCounty Highway 2900
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.50273, -80.55778
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic345 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork 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 July 2022.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Dropping Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.