US Bridges

US 60 over Fudges Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI West of CR 60/10 · Structure no. 00000000006A212

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Fudges Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Fudges Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,125 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesFudges Creek
Location0.08 MI West of CR 60/10
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42811, -82.20276
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,125 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Fudges Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Fudges Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Fudges Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Fudges Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 60 over Fudges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.