US Bridges

County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 6/7 · Structure no. 00000000010A021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6/1
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 6/7
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08048, -81.33363
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2022)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$848,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6/1 over Armstrong 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6/1 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.