US Bridges

County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck.

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S of CR 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A009

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck. in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 08 Sls
CrossesMiddle Fork Sleepy Ck.
Location0.07 MI S of CR 11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44217, -78.26353
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
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 County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 08 Sls over Middle Fork Sleepy Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.