US Bridges

C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 1.30 Mi. N. Jct. C.R. 21 · Structure no. 00000000047A071

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 8
CrossesLeft Fork Clover Run
Location1.30 Mi. N. Jct. C.R. 21
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11876, -79.7936
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic6 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 8 over Left Fork Clover Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.