US Bridges

County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.80 MI E Wv 92 (f) · Structure no. 00000000001A083

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty 92/20 Sls
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.80 MI E Wv 92 (f)
RouteCounty Highway 9220
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29008, -79.86696
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County 92/20 Sls over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.