US Bridges

C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI S JCT CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000038A012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesC. R. 6/4
CrossesNorth Fork Deer Creek
Location0.18 MI S JCT CR 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates38.41525, -79.77726
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 6/4 over North Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.