CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A028
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 80 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork 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 CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 9/4 over Laurel Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.