US Bridges

County Route 9 over Island Run

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile South of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000044A019

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Island Run is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Island Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesIsland Run
Location0.02 Mile South of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85022, -81.3424
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Island Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Island Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Island Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Island Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Island Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.