US Bridges

West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. North Jct. CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000015A034

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 8
CrossesSouth Fork Tomlinson Run
Location0.20 Mi. North Jct. CR 24
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.53875, -80.57319
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,904 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns West Virginia 8 over South Fork Tomlinson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.