US Bridges

County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 1.23 MI N of JCT CO 9/13 · Structure no. 00000000049A106

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9 Sls
CrossesJenks Fork
Location1.23 MI N of JCT CO 9/13
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.816, -80.12657
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2038
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 County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 Sls over Jenks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.