US Bridges

P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mi. East JCT CR12 · Structure no. 00000000015A005

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run is a concrete channel beam carrying P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesP&f Route 801
CrossesTomlinson Run
Location0.22 Mi. East JCT CR12
RouteState Lands Road 801
Coordinates40.54111, -80.5915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic671 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.