US Bridges

CR 9 over Mill Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI South of CR 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000006A021

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 9 over Mill Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.24 MI South of CR 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44335, -82.16213
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 9 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.