US Bridges

County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A139

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 61/69
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.01 Miles S. of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6169
Coordinates38.01764, -81.23951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/69 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.