US Bridges

County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. W. of Cr. 7/7 · Structure no. 00000000043A028

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesLeft Fork of Slab Creek
Location0.03 Mi. W. of Cr. 7/7
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18574, -80.95441
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic820 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Left Fork of Slab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.