US Bridges

County Route 9 F over Fink Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CO 10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A022

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 F over Fink Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 9 F over Fink Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9 F
CrossesFink Creek
Location0.04 MI S of CO 10 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0954, -80.58941
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
Superstructure6 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic632 by 2038
Trucks9%
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$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 F over Fink Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 F over Fink 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 F over Fink Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 F over Fink Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 F over Fink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.