County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek
PoorPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 11/2 · Structure no. 00000000040A122
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 6 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.