US Bridges

County Route 9 over Missouri Run

PoorPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 32 · Structure no. 00000000051A024

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

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Missouri Run is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Missouri Run 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesMissouri Run
Location0.01 MI S of CO 32
RouteCounty Highway 900
Coordinates38.52103, -80.5939
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 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 traffic525 by 2038
Trucks11%
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$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over Missouri Run built?

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

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

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

How long is County Route 9 over Missouri Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Missouri Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.