US Bridges

CR 68 over Merritt Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000006A162

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over Merritt Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 68 over Merritt Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 68
CrossesMerritt Creek
Location0.03 MI West of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 6800
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.32995, -82.25807
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic303 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 68 over Merritt Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over Merritt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 68 over Merritt Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 68 over Merritt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over Merritt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.