US Bridges

CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI N of CR 6/4 · Structure no. 00000000041A049

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesAbandoned Stream Bed
Location0.17 MI N of CR 6/4
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84653, -81.23874
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Abandoned Stream Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.