US Bridges

County Route 6/2 over Little Creek

PoorPosted for load

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 M North of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000044A014

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6/2 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6/2 over Little Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 6/2
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.01 M North of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates38.8589, -81.51954
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6/2 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6/2 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 6/2 over Little Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 6/2 over Little Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6/2 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.