US Bridges

CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI East of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000023A033

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCR 9/3
CrossesAldrich Creek
Location0.14 MI East of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 903
Coordinates37.83174, -82.04239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic945 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$169,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/3 over Aldrich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.