US Bridges

County Route 9 over Spring Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 1.28 Mile South of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000044A165

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Spring Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.28 Mile South of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83605, -81.34621
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 2024.

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

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.