US Bridges

County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.03 M West of CR 9/6 · Structure no. 00000000007A022

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn is a concrete slab carrying County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesDennis Fork of Barnes Rn
Location0.03 M West of CR 9/6
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85125, -81.16685
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Dennis Fork of Barnes Rn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.