US Bridges

C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River

FairPosted for load

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI E JCT CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000047A027

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 29/1
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.29 MI E JCT CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 2901
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11554, -79.48015
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic347 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 29/1 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 29/1 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.