US Bridges

County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000020A814

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 8/6
CrossesTributary of Mile Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates38.37101, -81.78936
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8/6 over Tributary of Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.