US Bridges

County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000034A014

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesMuddlety Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.32681, -80.83252
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$135,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Muddlety 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Muddlety Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.