US Bridges

CR 9/3 over Neal Run

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI South of Wv 95 · Structure no. 00000000054A022

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/3 over Neal Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/3 over Neal Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 9/3
CrossesNeal Run
Location0.23 MI South of Wv 95
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24612, -81.59775
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic745 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/3 over Neal Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 9/3 over Neal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9/3 over Neal Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/3 over Neal Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/3 over Neal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.