US Bridges

County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.40 Mile S of CR 27/4 · Structure no. 00000000044A147

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 27
CrossesBranch of Sycamore Creek
Location0.40 Mile S of CR 27/4
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67621, -81.20274
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27 over Branch of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.