US Bridges

Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 92/16 · Structure no. 00000000039A175

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPre CO Rt 92/13
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 92/16
RouteCounty Highway 9213
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31412, -79.88523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pre CO Rt 92/13 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.