US Bridges

County Route 9 over Spring Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mile South of CR 9/6 · Structure no. 00000000044A160

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Spring Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.09 Mile South of CR 9/6
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82431, -81.33794
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Spring Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.