US Bridges

CR 6 over Clear Fork

Poor

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 1.51 MI W of CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Clear Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 6 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesClear Fork
Location1.51 MI W of CR 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61329, -81.71976
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic578 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Clear Fork carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.