US Bridges

Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.61 MI North CO Rt 78 · Structure no. 00000000031A180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CR 79/12
CrossesWhiteday Creek
Location0.61 MI North CO Rt 78
RouteCounty Highway 7912
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48675, -80.00524
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 79/12 over Whiteday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.