County Route 56 over Cottontree Run
PoorRoane County, West Virginia · 0.97 MI N of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000044A097
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 56 over Cottontree Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 56 over Cottontree Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 56 over Cottontree Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 56 over Cottontree 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 56 over Cottontree Run carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 56 over Cottontree Run?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 56 over Cottontree Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.