US Bridges

County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000020A301

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesBranch of Smith Creek
Location0.14 MI N of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33965, -81.8132
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,096 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Branch of Smith 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Branch of Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.