US Bridges

County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.41 Miles N. of CR 27/3 · Structure no. 00000000045A049

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 27
CrossesLittle Bluestone River
Location0.41 Miles N. of CR 27/3
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61117, -80.99131
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic141 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$459,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.