CO 9/5 over Dry Fork
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West of CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000024A249
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 9/5 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 9/5 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 9/5 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 9/5 over Dry 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does CO 9/5 over Dry Fork carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 9/5 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO 9/5 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.