US Bridges

County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000021A018

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River is a wood or timber tee beam carrying County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8 Sls
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.01 MI E CO 1
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12662, -80.4521
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 Sls over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.