US Bridges

Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI W of CR 1/6 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A021

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,534 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 09 F
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location0.22 MI W of CR 1/6 Sls
RouteState Highway 900
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63909, -78.11652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,534 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 09 F over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.