US Bridges

Wv 28 over Duncan Run

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.62 Mi. S. Jct. CR 5/1 · Structure no. 00000000038A123

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 over Duncan Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 28 over Duncan Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 28
CrossesDuncan Run
Location0.62 Mi. S. Jct. CR 5/1
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45107, -79.81362
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,687 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 28 over Duncan Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 over Duncan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 28 over Duncan Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 over Duncan Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 over Duncan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.