County Route 9 over Sinking Creek
FairGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.28 Miles W. of CR 9/6 · Structure no. 00000000013A029
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 445
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9 over Sinking Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 9 over Sinking Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9 over Sinking Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 9 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).
Who owns County Route 9 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.