County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek
PoorPosted for loadTyler County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. South JCT CR 6/7 · Structure no. 00000000048A008
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County Route 6/5 over Mckim 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 6/5 over Mckim Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.