US Bridges

WV.92 over Cochran Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 2.08 Mi. S. Jct. Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000038A068

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

About this bridge

WV.92 over Cochran Creek is a steel culvert carrying WV.92 over Cochran 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWV.92
CrossesCochran Creek
Location2.08 Mi. S. Jct. Wv 39
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10046, -79.97074
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 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
Trucks12%
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$975,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WV.92 over Cochran Creek built?

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

What condition is WV.92 over Cochran 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 Cochran Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is WV.92 over Cochran Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns WV.92 over Cochran Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.