US Bridges

Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W JCT CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000038A017

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 66
CrossesBig Spring Fork
Location0.02 MI W JCT CR 9
RouteState Highway 6600
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39464, -80.03147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,687 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 66 over Big Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Wv 66 over Big Spring Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.