US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of Laurel Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI West CO Rt 28/3 · Structure no. 00000000046A073

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of Laurel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 28
CrossesBranch of Laurel Run
Location0.29 MI West CO Rt 28/3
RouteCounty Highway 2800
Coordinates39.42558, -79.90663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic355 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$337,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of Laurel Run built?

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

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of Laurel Run 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 September 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of Laurel Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 28 over Branch of Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.