US Bridges

West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run

Good

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.64 Mi. South JCT CR3 · Structure no. 00000000015A040

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

CarriesWest Virginia 8
CrossesDeep Gut Run
Location0.64 Mi. South JCT CR3
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.52509, -80.6066
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run 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 West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns West Virginia 8 over Deep Gut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.