US Bridges

County Route 9 over Roadfork Run

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 1.03 MI North of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000018A029

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Roadfork Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Roadfork Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesRoadfork Run
Location1.03 MI North of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00374, -81.74437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Roadfork Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Roadfork Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Roadfork Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Roadfork Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Roadfork Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.