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County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI N of CO 9/3 · Structure no. 00000000004A198

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesRight Fork of Steer CR
Location0.09 MI N of CO 9/3
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70243, -80.91698
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic410 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR 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 2023.

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

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.