US Bridges

County Route 9 over Dry Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile N. of Co. 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A246

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.01 Mile N. of Co. 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.23204, -81.64184
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic315 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Dry Fork 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Dry Fork carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.