CO 27 over Pinch Creek
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000041A108
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 27 over Pinch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 27 over Pinch Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 27 over Pinch Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 27 over Pinch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 27 over Pinch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 27 over Pinch Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO 27 over Pinch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.