US Bridges

County Route 9 Sls over Rt Fk Middle Fork River

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CO Rt 9/10 · Structure no. 00000000049A133

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 Sls over Rt Fk Middle Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Route 9 Sls over Rt Fk Middle Fork River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 9 Sls
CrossesRt Fk Middle Fork River
Location0.02 MI S of CO Rt 9/10
RouteCounty Highway 900
Coordinates38.85683, -80.13614
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2015)
Projected traffic692 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.