US Bridges

C.R. 8 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 1.30 Mi. N. Jct. CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000036A131

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 8 over Reeds Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 5 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 73 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 8
CrossesReeds Creek
Location1.30 Mi. N. Jct. CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74496, -79.34108
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic73 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 January 2023.

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 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 8 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.