US Bridges

Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A922

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6 is a concrete tee beam carrying Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFourth Avenue
CrossesCR 6/6
Location0.12 MI S of US 60
RouteCity Street N1420
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38811, -81.83416
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6 built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Avenue over CR 6/6?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.