US Bridges

W. V. 28 over Riley Run

Poor

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.66 MI N JCT C.R. 28/4 · Structure no. 00000000038A037

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. V. 28 over Riley Run is a steel culvert carrying W. V. 28 over Riley Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesW. V. 28
CrossesRiley Run
Location0.66 MI N JCT C.R. 28/4
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4447, -79.81367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,687 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. V. 28 over Riley Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. V. 28 over Riley Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. V. 28 over Riley Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W. V. 28 over Riley Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns W. V. 28 over Riley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.