US Bridges

County Route 9 over Missouri Creek

PoorPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI N of CO 32 · Structure no. 00000000051A023

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Missouri Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Missouri Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesMissouri Creek
Location0.24 MI N of CO 32
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.51935, -80.58985
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic530 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Missouri Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Missouri 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 Missouri Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Missouri Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Missouri Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.