US Bridges

Wv 80 over Bills Branch

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI South of CR 11/2 · Structure no. 00000000023A299

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 80 over Bills Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 80 over Bills Branch in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 80
CrossesBills Branch
Location0.56 MI South of CR 11/2
RouteState Highway 8000
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.69214, -81.85646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 80 over Bills Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 80 over Bills Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 80 over Bills Branch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 80 over Bills Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 80 over Bills Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.