US Bridges

CR 6 over Mate Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 6/5 · Structure no. 00000000030A036

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Mate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 6 over Mate Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesMate Creek
Location0.01 MI West of CR 6/5
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.63663, -82.0986
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Mate Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Mate Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Mate Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Mate Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Mate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.