US Bridges

County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile West of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000044A060

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 29/1
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.04 Mile West of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57972, -81.20836
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29/1 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.