US Bridges

CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.68 Mi. South JCT CR 8/9 · Structure no. 00000000052A121

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.68 Mi. South JCT CR 8/9
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70779, -80.56119
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.