US Bridges

CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000023A034

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9/4
CrossesCopperas Mine Fork
Location0.01 MI West of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 904
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84235, -82.01994
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
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$225,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/4 over Copperas Mine Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.