US Bridges

CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI East of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000006A130

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCR 69
CrossesRight Fk Merritt Ck
Location0.05 MI East of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 6900
Coordinates38.33314, -82.2713
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69 over Right Fk Merritt Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.