US Bridges

County Route 8 over Cove Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI S of CO 8/1 · Structure no. 00000000011A026

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 8 over Cove Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesCove Creek
Location0.32 MI S of CO 8/1
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08264, -80.77085
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic121 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 Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Cove Creek 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 September 2023.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.