US Bridges

County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 1.37 MI S of CO Rt 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000051A017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9 Sls
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location1.37 MI S of CO Rt 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47405, -80.53683
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic525 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 Sls over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.