US Bridges

County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 2.01 Miles S. of Wv 82 · Structure no. 00000000034A008

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 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 1968, so it is 57 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/9
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location2.01 Miles S. of Wv 82
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.46738, -80.72455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/9 over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.