US Bridges

CR 9 over Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000028A016

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 9 over Laurel Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.03 MI W of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.42608, -80.99587
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over Laurel Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.