US Bridges

US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI East of CR 60/13 · Structure no. 00000000006A123

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2043. The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesMud River & CSX Railroad
Location0.17 MI East of CR 60/13
RouteU.S. Route 6000
Coordinates38.43106, -82.15904
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 408 ft (124.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Mud River & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.