US Bridges

CR 92/7 over Howards Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.14 Miles E. of CR 92/6 · Structure no. 00000000013A244

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 92/7 over Howards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 92/7 over Howards Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 92/7
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.14 Miles E. of CR 92/6
RouteCounty Highway 9207
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84607, -80.24969
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 92/7 over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 92/7 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 92/7 over Howards Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 92/7 over Howards Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 92/7 over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.