Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek
PoorJackson County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi.S.Of CR.8 · Structure no. 00000000018A007
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.