US Bridges

Wv 28 T over Patterson Creek

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 28/4 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 T over Patterson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 28 T over Patterson Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 28 T
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.06 MI S of CR 28/4 Sls
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51001, -78.77152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2020)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
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 Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 T over Patterson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 28 T over Patterson Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 T over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 T over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.