US Bridges

County Route 6 over Hughes River

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.16 M North of CR 47/4 · Structure no. 00000000053A011

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6 over Hughes River in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,928 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesHughes River
Location0.16 M North of CR 47/4
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13174, -81.37732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length316 ft (96.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,928 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Hughes River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6 over Hughes River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Hughes River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 6 over Hughes River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.