US Bridges

County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi.E.Of CR.9 · Structure no. 00000000018A026

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.27 Mi.E.Of CR.9
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99249, -81.74631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic653 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.