County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek
PoorHancock County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. East JCT CR 9/6 · Structure no. 00000000015A012
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 17 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.