US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.63 MI East CO Rt 27/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A065

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 27
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.63 MI East CO Rt 27/2
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.5166, -79.80996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$594,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 27 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.