US Bridges

Wv 80 over Oozleybranch

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. N. of CR 5/6 · Structure no. 00000000024A353

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 80 over Oozleybranch is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 80 over Oozleybranch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 80
CrossesOozleybranch
Location0.11 Mi. N. of CR 5/6
RouteState Highway 8000
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36053, -81.80319
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 80 over Oozleybranch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 80 over Oozleybranch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 80 over Oozleybranch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 80 over Oozleybranch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wv 80 over Oozleybranch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.