US Bridges

C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S JCT CR 2/2 · Structure no. 00000000036A031

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 8
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.03 MI S JCT CR 2/2
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76435, -79.31969
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 8 over Reeds 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 2021.

How much traffic does C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 8 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.