County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River
FairSummers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of CR 27/3 · Structure no. 00000000045A050
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.