US Bridges

CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek

Poor

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.72 MI S JCT CR 13 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A011

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 08 Sls
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location0.72 MI S JCT CR 13 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50111, -78.22643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 08 Sls over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.