US Bridges

County Route 9 over Glade Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of Wv 92 · Structure no. 00000000001A009

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Glade Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 9 over Glade Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.03 MI W of Wv 92
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11814, -79.91067
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Glade 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 January 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.