US Bridges

County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork

PoorPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of CR.9 · Structure no. 00000000024A272

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9/6
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of CR.9
RouteCounty Highway 906
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.21557, -81.63156
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9/6 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9/6 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.