US Bridges

County Route 29 over Dog Run

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mile South of Wv 36 · Structure no. 00000000044A142

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 29 over Dog Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 29 over Dog Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 640 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 29
CrossesDog Run
Location0.13 Mile South of Wv 36
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates38.58821, -81.20089
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
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 Dog Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 29 over Dog 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 29 over Dog Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 29 over Dog Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 29 over Dog Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.