US Bridges

County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 2.37 Miles S. of Wv 82 · Structure no. 00000000034A007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/9
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location2.37 Miles S. of Wv 82
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.46324, -80.72206
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/9 over Anthony 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.