US Bridges

CR 8 over Claylick Run

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI W CR 10/1 · Structure no. 00000000018A027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Claylick Run is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 8 over Claylick Run 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesClaylick Run
Location0.16 MI W CR 10/1
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99187, -81.72775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic580 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 over Claylick Run built?

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

What condition is CR 8 over Claylick Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 8 over Claylick Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Claylick Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Claylick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.