CR 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI S of CR 08 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A015
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 8/1 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 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 8/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.