US Bridges

County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000004A043

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/3
CrossesRight Fork Steer Creek
Location0.01 MI E CO 9
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70084, -80.91555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/3 over Right Fork Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.