US Bridges

County Route 29 over Dixon Run

Poor

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.98 Mi. North JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A023

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Dixon Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 29 over Dixon Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesDixon Run
Location0.98 Mi. North JCT US 40
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates40.09126, -80.59707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Dixon Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Dixon Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Dixon Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Dixon Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Dixon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.