US Bridges

County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 28/2 · Structure no. 00000000018A115

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 28
CrossesLt Fk Frozencamp Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 28/2
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80129, -81.55553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 28 over Lt Fk Frozencamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.