US Bridges

County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI N of CR 8/4 · Structure no. 00000000020A015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 8
Crosses2 and 3/4 Mile Creek
Location0.16 MI N of CR 8/4
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35712, -81.78934
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 8 over 2 and 3/4 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.