US Bridges

County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI N CO 32/19 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A027

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesRt Fk Middle Fork River
Location0.20 MI N CO 32/19 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78399, -80.14023
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic44 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Rt Fk Middle Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.