US Bridges

CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck.

FairPosted for load

Grant County, West Virginia · 3.42 Mi. S. of C.R. 9/3 · Structure no. 00000000012A023

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck. in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 09 (sls)
CrossesSouth Mill Ck.
Location3.42 Mi. S. of C.R. 9/3
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85875, -79.1549
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic524 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 09 (sls) over South Mill Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.