US Bridges

County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek

Good

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI West of Wv 57 · Structure no. 00000000001A109

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 57/6
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.12 MI West of Wv 57
RouteCounty Highway 5706
Coordinates39.15983, -80.14932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 57/6 over Elk 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 County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 57/6 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.