US Bridges

County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 2.02 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000010A149

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/2
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.02 Miles S. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6002
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.11851, -81.11702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$690,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/2 over Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/2 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.