US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 28/1 · Structure no. 00000000046A031

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 28
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 28/1
RouteCounty Highway 2800
Coordinates39.42666, -79.90162
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel 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 2021.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 28 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.