US Bridges

County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N CO Rt 9/17 · Structure no. 00000000049A028

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9 Sls
CrossesLeft Fork Buckhannon Riv
Location0.02 MI N CO Rt 9/17
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.75481, -80.15798
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 Sls over Left Fork Buckhannon Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.