US Bridges

WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck.

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.55 Mi. E. of CR 07 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A114

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck. 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,744 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWV.09 T.
CrossesBranch of Back Ck.
Location0.55 Mi. E. of CR 07 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55656, -78.01598
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2020)
Projected traffic18,744 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Branch of Back Ck. built?

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

What condition is WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck. carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns WV.09 T. over Branch of Back Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.