US Bridges

Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N of CO 92/20 · Structure no. 00000000001A100

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 92
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N of CO 92/20
RouteState Highway 9200
Coordinates39.29447, -79.87726
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 92 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 92 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.