US Bridges

CR 08 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI S JCT CR 8/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A012

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 08 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 08 Sls over South Fork 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 08 Sls
CrossesSouth Fork Sleepy Creek
Location0.31 MI S JCT CR 8/5 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50706, -78.21714
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic236 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 South Fork Sleepy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 08 Sls over South Fork Sleepy 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 August 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 08 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 08 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.