Co 27 over Pinch Creek
Raleigh County, West Virginia · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Co 27 over Pinch Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 56 of the 226 inventoried bridges in Raleigh County rated poor (24.8%); 56 (24.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 49 ft |
| Location | 0.01 Mi. West of CR 22 |
| NBI structure number | 00000000041A108 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the West Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Raleigh County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-77 SB over Whitestick Crk/cabell Rd | 1985 | 39,326 | Fair |
| I-77 NB over Wv 16 Connector | 1984 | 35,802 | Good |
| I-77 SB over Raleigh County Route 18 | 1979 | 35,679 | Good |
| I-77 SB over WV Rt 16 & Pemberton Rd | 1985 | 35,679 | Fair |
| I-77 SB over Wv 16 Connector | 1985 | 33,684 | Fair |
| I-77 NB over Raleigh County Route 6 | 1983 | 32,898 | Fair |
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