US Bridges

County Route 29 over Dry Fork River

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. N. JCT CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000042A057

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Dry Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 29 over Dry Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesDry Fork River
Location0.04 Mi. N. JCT CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 2900
Coordinates38.86433, -79.55763
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic731 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Dry Fork River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Dry Fork River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Dry Fork River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Dry Fork River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Dry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.