US Bridges

CO 8/1 over Huff Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 8 · Structure no. 00000000055A023

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 8/1 over Huff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 8/1 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCO 8/1
CrossesHuff Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 8
RouteCounty Highway 801
Coordinates37.54061, -81.77714
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$425,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 8/1 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 8/1 over Huff Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 8/1 over Huff Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 8/1 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 8/1 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.