US Bridges

County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.19 Miles S. of CR 39/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A151

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/3
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.19 Miles S. of CR 39/1
RouteCounty Highway 6003
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22252, -81.15173
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2019)
Projected traffic405 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/3 over Rich 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.