US Bridges

County Route 9/9 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.14 Miles E. of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000013A257

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/9 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/9 over Sinking Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/9
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.14 Miles E. of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 909
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.91151, -80.53256
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 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 length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/9 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/9 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 December 2021.

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

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

How long is County Route 9/9 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/9 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.