US Bridges

County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek

Good

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. West of JCT CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000037A002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 1/6
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.06 Mi. West of JCT CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates39.31911, -81.23984
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic116 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/6 over Cow 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/6 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.