US Bridges

Wv 28 over Little River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. S. C.R. 28/1 · Structure no. 00000000038A121

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 28 over Little River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 28
CrossesLittle River
Location0.02 Mi. S. C.R. 28/1
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.55649, -79.73447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic454 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 28 over Little River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 over Little River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 28 over Little River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 over Little River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.