CR 9 over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A057
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 9 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9 over Beaver Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 9 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 9 over Beaver 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 9 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 9 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 9 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.