US Bridges

Wv Route 72 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South Pres CO 78 · Structure no. 00000000039A236

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 72 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 72 over Buffalo 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWv Route 72
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.07 MI South Pres CO 78
RouteState Highway 7200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28332, -79.7305
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Wv Route 72 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Wv Route 72 over Buffalo 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 72 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 72 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 72 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.