Preston Co RT 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek

Poor Condition142 years old10 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Location0.17 Mi North Co RT 8
CarriesPreston Co RT 8/4
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Coordinates39.67289, -79.62541

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length103.3 ft (31.5 m)
Max Span102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Deck Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area116.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1884

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000039A033

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