US Bridges

County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.96 Miles E. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A258

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesLittle Clear Creek
Location1.96 Miles E. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 800
Coordinates37.97402, -80.64185
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic212 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Little Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Little Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.