US Bridges

CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck.

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 4.53 Mi. N of CR33 · Structure no. 00000000040A173

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck. in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR29 Rocky Step RD
CrossesLittle Hurricane Ck.
Location4.53 Mi. N of CR33
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates38.50718, -81.89538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic402 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck.?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR29 Rocky Step RD over Little Hurricane Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.