US Bridges

C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N CR 27/3 · Structure no. 00000000047A025

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 27
CrossesN.Fk.Blackwater River
Location0.04 MI N CR 27/3
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13877, -79.51083
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 27 over N.Fk.Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.