US Bridges

County Route 6/2 over Little Pond Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.11 M West of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000018A019

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/2 over Little Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6/2 over Little Pond Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6/2
CrossesLittle Pond Creek
Location0.11 M West of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05112, -81.70859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic73 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6/2 over Little Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6/2 over Little Pond 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 September 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 6/2 over Little Pond Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6/2 over Little Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.