US Bridges

County Route 9 over Jackson Fork

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CO 30 · Structure no. 00000000049A025

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Jackson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Jackson Fork in Upshur 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesJackson Fork
Location0.07 MI N of CO 30
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8424, -80.13171
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic605 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Jackson Fork built?

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

What condition is County Route 9 over Jackson Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Jackson Fork carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Jackson Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Jackson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.