US Bridges

CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 10/7 · Structure no. 00000000055A170

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 9/4
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CO 10/7
RouteCounty Highway 904
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.60718, -81.60253
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO 9/4 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.