US Bridges

County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles N. of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000013A254

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/4
CrossesCulverson Creek
Location0.04 Miles N. of CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 904
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98728, -80.46068
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/4 over Culverson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/4 over Culverson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.