Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South Pre CO Rt 8 · Structure no. 00000000039A226
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.