US Bridges

C.R. 8 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.41 MI N JCT CR 2/2 · Structure no. 00000000036A155

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 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 2006, so it is 19 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 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 8
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.41 MI N JCT CR 2/2
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76914, -79.31459
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
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 2006, making it 19 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 February 2024.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 8 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.