US Bridges

SR 1008 over Virgin Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Perry & Franklin Twps. · Structure no. 000000000016729

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Virgin Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1008 over Virgin Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1008
CrossesVirgin Run
LocationPerry & Franklin Twps.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.04314, -79.71954
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic576 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 SR 1008 over Virgin Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1008 over Virgin Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Virgin Run carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Virgin Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Virgin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.