US Bridges

County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.54 M South of CR 87/1 · Structure no. 00000000018A104

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 22/6
CrossesBranch of Little Mill Ck
Location0.54 M South of CR 87/1
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates38.85115, -81.87442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22/6 over Branch of Little Mill Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.