US Bridges

County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 61/24 · Structure no. 00000000010A305

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 6/2
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 61/24
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates38.10222, -81.32352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 6/2 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek carry?

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

How long is County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6/2 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.