US Bridges

C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000036A119

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run is a concrete tee beam carrying C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 220/9
CrossesHammer Run
Location0.02 MI S JCT CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 22009
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.71248, -79.30895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 220/9 over Hammer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.