US Bridges

FR 86 over Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.3 W Intr Wv 150 & FR 86 · Structure no. 092104000001006

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 86 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FR 86 over Sugar Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 86
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.3 W Intr Wv 150 & FR 86
RouteFederal Lands Road 86
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33227, -80.22415
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64.6 mi (104 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 86 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 86 over Sugar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FR 86 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 86 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns FR 86 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.