US Bridges

CR 31/6 over Addis Run

PoorPosted for load

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Wv 31 · Structure no. 00000000043A093

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31/6 over Addis Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 31/6 over Addis Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 31/6
CrossesAddis Run
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Wv 31
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18508, -81.14607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31/6 over Addis Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31/6 over Addis Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31/6 over Addis Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 31/6 over Addis Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31/6 over Addis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.