US Bridges

County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. E. of Cr. 10/4 · Structure no. 00000000018A028

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesMeathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy
Location0.10 Mi. E. of Cr. 10/4
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98549, -81.71049
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy built?

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

What condition is County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Meathouse Fk. Ltl Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.