Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek
FairHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI North Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A913
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 502 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2041. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek?
The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth Street over US 50 and Elk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.