US Bridges

Wv 92 over Howards Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.59 Miles N. of CR 15/11 · Structure no. 00000000013A175

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 92 over Howards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 92 over Howards Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 92
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.59 Miles N. of CR 15/11
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84456, -80.25234
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2019)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$951,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 92 over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 92 over Howards 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 92 over Howards Creek carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 92 over Howards Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 92 over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.