US Bridges

CR 60/39 over Indian Fork

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI North of CR 25/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A129

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/39 over Indian Fork is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 60/39 over Indian Fork in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 60/39
CrossesIndian Fork
Location0.31 MI North of CR 25/1
RouteCounty Highway 6039
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42273, -82.10511
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/39 over Indian Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/39 over Indian 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/39 over Indian Fork carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/39 over Indian Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/39 over Indian Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.