US Bridges

C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI N JCT CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000038A122

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 29/2
CrossesBruffey Creek
Location0.08 MI N JCT CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 2902
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13653, -80.28824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 29/2 over Bruffey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.