US Bridges

C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.81 Mi. N. C.R. 29/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A053

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 29
CrossesGandy Creek
Location0.81 Mi. N. C.R. 29/1
RouteCounty Highway 2900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73071, -79.61233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 29 over Gandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.