US Bridges

County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv.

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000053A015

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv. in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2039. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 9
CrossesWest Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv.
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.9468, -81.27113
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic152 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv.?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 9 over West Fork Ltl.Kan.Rv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.