County Route 9 over Laurel Creek
PoorWebster County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI N of CO 32 · Structure no. 00000000051A022
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 9 over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Laurel Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 9 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 9 over Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 9 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Route 9 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 9 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.