US Bridges

CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 85 · Structure no. 00000000003A121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 85/9
CrossesPond Fk of Little Coal R
Location0.01 MI E of Wv 85
RouteCounty Highway 859
Coordinates37.91948, -81.6818
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/9 over Pond Fk of Little Coal R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.