US Bridges

Wv 92 over Meadow Creek

Poor

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles S. of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000013A178

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,526
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 92 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wv 92 over Meadow Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,526 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 92
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.03 Miles S. of CR 14
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.96561, -80.13036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,526 (2019)
Projected traffic1,953 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 92 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 92 over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 92 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 92 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 92 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.