County Route 9 over Coal River
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S of CR 9/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A017
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 346 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9 over Coal River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 9 over Coal River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 56 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 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9 over Coal River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is County Route 9 over Coal River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 9 over Coal River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9 over Coal River?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9 over Coal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.