County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run
PoorWirt County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile West of Wv 5 · Structure no. 00000000053A033
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run is a steel truss - deck carrying County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.