US Bridges

Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. N. of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A354

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 80
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location0.02 Mi. N. of Wv 80
RouteState Highway 8000
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.35153, -81.8007
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 80 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.