US Bridges

County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek

Poor

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI W of CO 11 · Structure no. 00000000004A089

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11/9
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.08 MI W of CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 1109
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61996, -80.95837
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11/9 over Duck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11/9 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.