Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI North CO Rt 8 · Structure no. 00000000039A033
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.