US Bridges

County Route 9 over Right Fork of Steer Cr__

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI S of CO 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000004A199

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesRight Fork of Steer Cr__
Location0.65 MI S of CO 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70895, -80.92356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 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 traffic558 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 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 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 February 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 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 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.