US Bridges

US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles E. of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000010A140

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,632
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6,632 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,091 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesSmithers Ck. & CR 21/15
Location0.06 Miles E. of CR 2
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18106, -81.30672
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,632 (2019)
Projected traffic8,091 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15 carry?

About 6,632 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Smithers Ck. & CR 21/15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.