US Bridges

County Route 6/6 over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A244

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/6 over Armstrong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6/6 over Armstrong Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6/6
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07829, -81.33397
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2019)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 6/6 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6/6 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 March 2021.

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

About 11 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6/6 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.