US Bridges

County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W of CO 10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A023

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/4
CrossesLeft Fork Freemans Creek
Location0.10 MI W of CO 10 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 904
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0897, -80.56192
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic173 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans 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 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/4 over Left Fork Freemans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.