County Route 8 over Sams Branch

Poor Condition93 years old150 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Location0.46 Mi South Of Co 8/1
CarriesCounty Route 8
CrossesSams Branch
Coordinates37.29249, -81.42527

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length32.8 ft (10 m)
Max Span15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Deck Width18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Area55 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1933

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic150 (2020)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000024A053

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