US Bridges

CO 6 over North Sand Branch

Good

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South of CO 19/3 · Structure no. 00000000041A284

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 6 over North Sand Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 6 over North Sand Branch in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCO 6
CrossesNorth Sand Branch
Location0.07 MI South of CO 19/3
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates37.85671, -81.2506
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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$400,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 6 over North Sand Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 6 over North Sand Branch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does CO 6 over North Sand Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 6 over North Sand Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 6 over North Sand Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.