US Bridges

County Route 8 over Big Run

Poor

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile West Wv 31 · Structure no. 00000000043A027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Big Run is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 8 over Big Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesBig Run
Location0.02 Mile West Wv 31
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21163, -81.15834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Big Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 8 over Big Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 8 over Big Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.