US Bridges

CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR

Good

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles South of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000033A069

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 08 (sls)
CrossesMiddle Fork of Sleepy CR
Location0.01 Miles South of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48123, -78.2512
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fork of Sleepy CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR carry?

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

How long is CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 08 (sls) over Middle Fork of Sleepy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.