COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS
Carrying COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS over SAND FORK OF FINK CREEK
0.03 MI E OF DOD CO RT 29, Lewis, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS
The COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS bridge in Lewis, West Virginia carries COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS over SAND FORK OF FINK CREEK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1952, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1933
- Last Reconstructed
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000021A011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS against other structures in Lewis and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS?
COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS in Lewis, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS inspected?
COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS?
COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS?
COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROUTE 6 SLS was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1952.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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