West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. North JCT CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000015A011
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 8 over North Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.