US Bridges

County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000011A109

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/6
CrossesBull Fork of Tanner CR
Location0.01 MI W of CO 9
RouteCounty Highway 906
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00863, -80.94284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR 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 County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/6 over Bull Fork of Tanner CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.