County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek
PoorGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.18 Miles N. of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000013A033
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9/6 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.