US Bridges

FR 27 over Glade Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · Cheat Mtn near Gaudineer · Structure no. 092103000003047

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2004 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 27 over Glade Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 27 over Glade Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFR 27
CrossesGlade Run
LocationCheat Mtn near Gaudineer
RouteFederal Lands Road 27
Coordinates38.66148, -79.84462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2004)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 27 over Glade Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 27 over Glade Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FR 27 over Glade Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is FR 27 over Glade Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FR 27 over Glade Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.