US Bridges

County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W Juct CO 4/3 · Structure no. 00000000021A217

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty 9/5
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location0.02 MI W Juct CO 4/3
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11277, -80.55128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run 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 9/5 over Elk Lick Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County 9/5 over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.