US Bridges

Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of US 119 (t) · Structure no. 00000000046A094

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2041. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Co. Rt. 9
CrossesCSX RR Three Fork Creek
Location0.03 MI E of US 119 (t)
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33944, -80.01714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Co. Rt. 9 over CSX RR Three Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.