US Bridges

Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. South CR 4 Sls · Structure no. 00000000038A135

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run is a concrete frame carrying Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 28 & 92 F
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location0.19 Mi. South CR 4 Sls
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4643, -79.80476
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,687 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 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 & 92 F over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.