US Bridges

County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek

PoorPosted for load

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI N of CO 18 · Structure no. 00000000004A041

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 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 continuous 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesRight Fork Steer Creek
Location0.34 MI N of CO 18
RouteCounty Highway 900
Coordinates38.72303, -80.93262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic570 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Right Fork Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.