US Bridges

Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 5.59 Mi. S. Jct. Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000038A066

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv. 92
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location5.59 Mi. S. Jct. Wv 39
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06422, -80.0053
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic844 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. 92 over Anthony Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 92 over Anthony 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.