US Bridges

County Route 9 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI E CO 40 · Structure no. 00000000001A008

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 9 over Sugar Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.24 MI E CO 40
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10429, -79.94031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 9 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.