US Bridges

CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000003A147

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,712 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 85/8
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.02 MI S of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 858
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07871, -81.84115
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic8,712 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/8 over Turtle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns CR 85/8 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.