US Bridges

Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.51 MI North Pres CO 4/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A242

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston Co. Rt 4/2
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.51 MI North Pres CO 4/3
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.71994, -79.66022
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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 Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Co. Rt 4/2 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.