Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N JCT CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000038A036
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.