CR 08 SLS
Carrying CR 08 SLS over SOUTH FORK SLEEPY CREEK
0.31 MI S JCT CR 8/5 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 SOUTH FORK SLEEPY CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.4 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 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
- 1924
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.4 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.5 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000033A012
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
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, superstructure rating of 6/9, 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 200 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 29.0 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 1924, making it 102 years old.
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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