US Bridges

CR 6 over Bobs Branch

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI West of CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000050A082

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Bobs Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 6 over Bobs Branch in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesBobs Branch
Location0.56 MI West of CR 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3747, -82.50165
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Bobs Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Bobs Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Bobs Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Bobs Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Bobs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.