US Bridges

County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.30 Miles W. of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000045A052

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 28/2
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.30 Miles W. of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 2802
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.4773, -80.91106
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 28/2 over Lick 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 28/2 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.