US Bridges

County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. W. of CR 9/9 · Structure no. 00000000043A029

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesRt Fork of White Oak for
Location0.03 Mi. W. of CR 9/9
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18894, -80.90976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic447 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Rt Fork of White Oak for?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.