US Bridges

Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 92/40 · Structure no. 00000000039A071

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO 92/42
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.05 MI North CO Rt 92/40
RouteCounty Highway 9242
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50096, -79.81281
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO 92/42 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO 92/42 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.