US Bridges

County Route 8 Sls over Sand Run

Poor

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.47 MI N of CO Rt 3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A022

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8 Sls over Sand Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 8 Sls 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8 Sls
CrossesSand Run
Location0.47 MI N of CO Rt 3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01131, -80.13828
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8 Sls over Sand Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 8 Sls over Sand 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 January 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8 Sls over Sand Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8 Sls over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.