US Bridges

County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek

FairPosted for load

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CO 8/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A293

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8/9
CrossesLeft Fork Ben Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of CO 8/1
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.5987, -81.97347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$40,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8/9 over Left Fork Ben Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.