US Bridges

County Route 6 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 1.97 Mi. West of Co. 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A217

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 6 over Clear Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 6 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 6
CrossesClear Fork
Location1.97 Mi. West of Co. 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.60905, -81.72382
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 6 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 6 over Clear Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 6 over Clear Fork carry?

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

How long is County Route 6 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 6 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.