County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River
PoorBoone County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 119/20 · Structure no. 00000000003A043
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,372 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.