US Bridges

CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000003A008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 01/06
CrossesFalling Rock Creek
Location0.04 MI S of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18052, -81.7078
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic198 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 01/06 over Falling Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.