US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Tay CO Rt 3 · Structure no. 00000000046A075

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 8
CrossesHustead Fork
Location0.01 MI East Tay CO Rt 3
RouteCounty Highway 800
Coordinates39.32253, -80.15695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 8 over Hustead Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.