US Bridges

US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.37 Mile S. of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A147

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2 is a concrete culvert carrying US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2 in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,860 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35 NB & SB
CrossesKilgore Rd. CR 29/2
Location0.37 Mile S. of Wv 34
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47862, -81.92246
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2020)
Projected traffic31,860 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2 carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns US 35 NB & SB over Kilgore Rd. CR 29/2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.