US Bridges

US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 2.49 MI W of JCT Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000016A116

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesCR 08 & Long Lick Run
Location2.49 MI W of JCT Wv 259 F
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05535, -78.78147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over CR 08 & Long Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.