US Bridges

County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek

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Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East Pre CO Rt 76 · Structure no. 00000000039A235

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 76/1
CrossesLeft Fork of Sandy Creek
Location0.04 MI East Pre CO Rt 76
RouteCounty Highway 7601
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29868, -79.83336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 76/1 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.