US Bridges

Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek

Good

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI E. of CR 9/5 · Structure no. 00000000002A176

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,354 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 09 (t)
CrossesTilhance Creek
Location0.30 MI E. of CR 9/5
RouteState Highway 900
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.57447, -78.03733
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2020)
Projected traffic12,354 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 Tilhance Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 (t) over Tilhance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.