US Bridges

County Route 6 over Walnut Run

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.48 Mi. North Jct. CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000048A003

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Walnut Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 6 over Walnut Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesWalnut Run
Location0.48 Mi. North Jct. CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40405, -80.97421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$454,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6 over Walnut Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Walnut Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Walnut Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.