FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROUTE 30

Carrying COUNTY ROUTE 30 over WINDING GULF

0.64 MI. WEST OF CR. 32, Raleigh, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROUTE 30

The COUNTY ROUTE 30 bridge in Raleigh, West Virginia carries COUNTY ROUTE 30 over WINDING GULF. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.6 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COUNTY ROUTE 30 compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of West Virginia bridges
227
Bridges in Raleigh · 45 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROUTE 30 45.4 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
21.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.6 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000041A113

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

COUNTY ROUTE 30 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COUNTY ROUTE 30 against other structures in Raleigh and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROUTE 30?

COUNTY ROUTE 30 in Raleigh, West Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROUTE 30 inspected?

COUNTY ROUTE 30's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 150 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROUTE 30 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROUTE 30?

COUNTY ROUTE 30 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROUTE 30?

COUNTY ROUTE 30 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROUTE 30 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROUTE 30 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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