US Bridges

County Route 9 over Trace Fork

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 1.50 Miles North of C R 6 · Structure no. 00000000006A269

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Trace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Trace Fork in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesTrace Fork
Location1.50 Miles North of C R 6
RouteCounty Highway 900
Coordinates38.53424, -82.14251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic242 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 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 Trace Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Trace Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Trace Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.