US Bridges

County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C

PoorPosted for load

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000044A051

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 27
CrossesTrace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates38.61172, -81.1786
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27 over Trace Fk Lt Fk B Sandy C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.