US Bridges

County Route 8 over Sand Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI S CO 3/2 · Structure no. 00000000049A012

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 over Sand Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 8 over Sand Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesSand Run
Location0.28 MI S CO 3/2
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0183, -80.13014
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$950,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8 over Sand 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 November 2024.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 over Sand Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.