US Bridges

C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W JCT CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000047A026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 27/4
CrossesN. Fork Blackwater River
Location0.07 MI W JCT CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 2704
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14293, -79.50999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic23 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 27/4 over N. Fork Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.