US Bridges

CR 9 over Hewitt Creek

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.78 Mi. W. Op. CR.9/2 · Structure no. 00000000003A052

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over Hewitt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9 over Hewitt Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9
CrossesHewitt Creek
Location0.78 Mi. W. Op. CR.9/2
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.94999, -81.85885
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over Hewitt Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over Hewitt 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does CR 9 over Hewitt Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 over Hewitt Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 over Hewitt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.