US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI South CO Rt 8/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A031

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 8
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.25 MI South CO Rt 8/2
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.71515, -79.62416
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic635 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 8 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.