US Bridges

Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CR 28/4 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A083

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 28 T
CrossesPowers Hollow Run
Location0.02 MI W of CR 28/4 Sls
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99456, -79.21443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 28 T over Powers Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 T over Powers Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.