County Route 9 over Peters Creek
PoorPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A015
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9 over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 9 over Peters Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9 over Peters Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9 over Peters 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 9 over Peters Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9 over Peters Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9 over Peters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.