US Bridges

County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. South JCT CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000052A159

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.02 Mi. South JCT CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70766, -80.53262
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic183 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.