US Bridges

CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI East of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000050A162

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCR 6/2
CrossesBobs Branch
Location0.08 MI East of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates38.3722, -82.50556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6/2 over Bobs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.