US Bridges

C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W JCT CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000047A014

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 9
CrossesHorseshoe Run
Location0.07 MI W JCT CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18552, -79.5948
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 9 over Horseshoe 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 9 over Horseshoe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.