US Bridges

Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000039A181

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CR 92/14
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.04 MI South US Rt 50
RouteCounty Highway 9214
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33306, -79.86868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 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 CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2020.

How much traffic does Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 92/14 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.