County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodRoane County, West Virginia · 0.02 M West of CR 29/8 · Structure no. 00000000044A062
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 29/9 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.