US Bridges

CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. W. of JCT of 7/2 · Structure no. 00000000054A252

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 9/16
CrossesMiddle Fork of Lee Creek
Location0.02 Mi. W. of JCT of 7/2
RouteCounty Highway 916
Coordinates39.14912, -81.70522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 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 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns CR 9/16 over Middle Fork of Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.