US Bridges

County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · .25 MI East of Int. CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000033A024

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 9/12
CrossesCacapon River
Location.25 MI East of Int. CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 912
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.60705, -78.29092
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 9/12 over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.