US Bridges

County Route 9 over Lost Run

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CO 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000051A019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Lost Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Lost Run in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesLost Run
Location0.07 MI N of CO 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.48286, -80.55683
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 over Lost Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Lost Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Lost Run carry?

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

How long is County Route 9 over Lost Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Lost Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.