US Bridges

Wv. 92 over Cochran Creek

Poor

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 1.23 Mi. S. of Wv. 39 · Structure no. 00000000038A069

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv. 92
CrossesCochran Creek
Location1.23 Mi. S. of Wv. 39
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10951, -79.96051
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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$1.2 million (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 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 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 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Wv. 92 over Cochran Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.