US Bridges

US 60 over Fourpole Creek

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.74 MI West of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000006A098

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
625 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Fourpole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.74 MI West of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 6000
Coordinates38.40627, -82.5005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Fourpole Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Fourpole Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Fourpole Creek?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.