US Bridges

CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck.

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.82 MI S of CR 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A008

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck. in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 08 Sls
CrossesMiddle Fk. Sleepy Ck.
Location0.82 MI S of CR 11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43252, -78.26806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 08 Sls over Middle Fk. Sleepy Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.