US Bridges

County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E CO 8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run is a wood or timber tee beam carrying County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8/4
CrossesJesse Run
Location0.01 MI E CO 8 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10276, -80.37838
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 8/4 over Jesse Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8/4 over Jesse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.