US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI South CO Rt 11/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A068

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 28
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.42 MI South CO Rt 11/3
RouteCounty Highway 2800
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58753, -79.5432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.