US Bridges

County Route 8 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CO 19/26 · Structure no. 00000000004A161

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 8 over Cedar Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.06 MI S of CO 19/26
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.79773, -80.7776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 8 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 8 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.