US Bridges

Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.54 MI North CO Rt 92/6 · Structure no. 00000000039A168

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 92
CrossesBirds Creek
Location0.54 MI North CO Rt 92/6
RouteState Highway 9200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44242, -79.81314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 92 over Birds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 92 over Birds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.