US Bridges

CR 6 over Little Black Fork

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S CR 7/2 · Structure no. 00000000042A018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Little Black Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 6 over Little Black Fork in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 6
CrossesLittle Black Fork
Location0.01 MI S CR 7/2
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates38.98267, -79.72966
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 6 over Little Black Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Little Black Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Little Black Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 6 over Little Black Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Little Black Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.