US Bridges

C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S of JCT CR 29/3 · Structure no. 00000000042A243

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 29
CrossesDry Fork River
Location0.01 Mi. S of JCT CR 29/3
RouteCounty Highway 2900
Coordinates38.87202, -79.55741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 29 over Dry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.