US Bridges

County Route 29 over Left Hand Run

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CR 58 · Structure no. 00000000044A058

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Left Hand Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 29 over Left Hand Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesLeft Hand Run
Location0.01 Mile North of CR 58
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57473, -81.26159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic468 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29 over Left Hand Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Left Hand 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Left Hand Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Left Hand Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Left Hand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.