US Bridges

Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 1.04 Mi. N. of Cr. 1/4 · Structure no. 00000000038A033

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 28
CrossesThomas Creek
Location1.04 Mi. N. of Cr. 1/4
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34163, -79.89765
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic973 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 28 over Thomas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 28 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.