CR 08 SLS
Carrying CR 08 SLS over MIDDLE FK. SLEEPY CK.
0.82 MI S OF CR 11 SLS, Morgan, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 08 SLS
The CR 08 SLS bridge in Morgan, West Virginia carries CR 08 SLS over MIDDLE FK. SLEEPY CK.. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.9 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 08 SLS compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.4 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000033A008
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 08 SLS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR 08 SLS against other structures in Morgan and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 08 SLS?
CR 08 SLS in Morgan, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 08 SLS inspected?
CR 08 SLS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 08 SLS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 08 SLS?
CR 08 SLS has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 08 SLS?
CR 08 SLS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CR 08 SLS and does age affect safety?
CR 08 SLS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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