Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI N of CR 08 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A023
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cr. 9/3 Sls 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cr. 9/3 Sls over Sleepy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.