US Bridges

Wv 92 over Knapp Creek

Poor

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 1.37 Mi. S. Jct. Wv 84 · Structure no. 00000000038A070

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 92 over Knapp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 92 over Knapp Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 92
CrossesKnapp Creek
Location1.37 Mi. S. Jct. Wv 84
RouteState Highway 9200
Coordinates38.26027, -79.90025
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic649 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 92 over Knapp Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 92 over Knapp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 92 over Knapp Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 92 over Knapp Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 92 over Knapp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.