US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI North CO Rt 81/2 · Structure no. 00000000031A200

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMon CO Rt 119/6
CrossesCobun Creek
Location0.22 MI North CO Rt 81/2
RouteCounty Highway 11906
Coordinates39.58235, -79.94105
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
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$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 119/6 over Cobun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.