US Bridges

County Route 9 over Laurel Creek

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI S of CO 38 · Structure no. 00000000051A086

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 9 over Laurel Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.23 MI S of CO 38
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45557, -80.52887
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Laurel Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.