US Bridges

County Route 8 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles S. of CR 8/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A257

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Laurel Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying County Route 8 over Laurel Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 112 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 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.15 Miles S. of CR 8/1
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.05444, -81.16022
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic209 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Route 8 over Laurel 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 County Route 8 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.