US Bridges

County Route 24/6 over Falls Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S CO 19/4 · Structure no. 00000000004A085

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24/6 over Falls Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24/6 over Falls Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24/6
CrossesFalls Run
Location0.07 MI S CO 19/4
RouteCounty Highway 2406
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.77617, -80.48246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24/6 over Falls Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is County Route 24/6 over Falls Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 24/6 over Falls Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 24/6 over Falls Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24/6 over Falls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.