US Bridges

County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of Dod CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 00000000021A011

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 92 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6 Sls
CrossesSand Fork of Fink Creek
Location0.03 MI E of Dod CO Rt 29
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09036, -80.70081
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2038
Trucks9%
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$290,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 Sls over Sand Fork of Fink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.