County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek
PoorPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CO 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000004A040
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.