US Bridges

Wv 09 T over Back Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI East of CR 07 · Structure no. 00000000002A022

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 T over Back Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 09 T over Back Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,460 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 09 T
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.42 MI East of CR 07
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55602, -78.01771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,460 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 09 T over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 T over Back 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 09 T over Back Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 T over Back Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 T over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.