US Bridges

Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 6/3 · Structure no. 00000000025A009

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion County Rt 6
CrossesPyles Fork
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 6/3
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58042, -80.37001
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$577,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Marion County Rt 6 over Pyles Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.