US Bridges

CR 27 over Manila Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI N of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000040A024

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Manila Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27 over Manila Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesManila Creek
Location0.11 MI N of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49007, -81.79934
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic737 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Manila Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over Manila Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Manila Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Manila Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Manila Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.