US Bridges

CR 29/16 over Bull Creek

Poor

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East of CR 29/9 · Structure no. 00000000050A090

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29/16 over Bull Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 29/16 over Bull Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 29/16
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.02 MI East of CR 29/9
RouteCounty Highway 2916
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92305, -82.45063
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29/16 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29/16 over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 29/16 over Bull Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 29/16 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29/16 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.