County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork
PoorPosted for loadCabell County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000006A334
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9/1 over U.T. of Medley Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.