US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.45 MI West Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000039A189

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 27/3
CrossesDillan Creek
Location0.45 MI West Wv Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 2703
Coordinates39.52888, -79.8053
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
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 CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Preston CO Rt 27/3 over Dillan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.