US Bridges

County Route 6/7 over Branch of Cabin Fork

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.37 Mile South of CR 1/2 · Structure no. 00000000018A216

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/7 over Branch of Cabin Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6/7 over Branch of Cabin Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6/7
CrossesBranch of Cabin Fork
Location0.37 Mile South of CR 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05253, -81.67488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.