US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI South CO Rt 11/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A069

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 28
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.36 MI South CO Rt 11/3
RouteCounty Highway 2800
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58968, -79.54651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 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 Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 28 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.