US Bridges

County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.17 M South of CR 1/2 · Structure no. 00000000018A021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek in Jackson 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6/7
CrossesCabin Fork of Pond Creek
Location0.17 M South of CR 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05498, -81.67426
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6/7 over Cabin Fork of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.