County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River
PoorClosed to trafficRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 M North of CR 47/11 · Structure no. 00000000043A149
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 28/8 over South Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.