US Bridges

CO 6 over Clear Fork

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A013

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 6 over Clear Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO 6 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 6
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.03 MI W of CR 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.62399, -81.70356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 6 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 6 over Clear Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO 6 over Clear Fork carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 6 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 6 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.