US Bridges

County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.03MI. S. of Co. 9 · Structure no. 00000000004A165

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 9/4
CrossesRight Fk. of Steer Creek
Location0.03MI. S. of Co. 9
RouteCounty Highway 904
Coordinates38.68874, -80.92019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic140 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/4 over Right Fk. of Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.