US Bridges

County Route 92/30 over Deckers Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI North Wv Rt 92 · Structure no. 00000000039A173

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 92/30 over Deckers Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 92/30 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 92/30
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.25 MI North Wv Rt 92
RouteCounty Highway 9230
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49839, -79.81784
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 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$518,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 92/30 over Deckers Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 92/30 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 92/30 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 92/30 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 92/30 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.