US Bridges

County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles N. of CR 60/30 · Structure no. 00000000010A152

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/5
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.04 Miles N. of CR 60/30
RouteCounty Highway 6005
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1316, -81.09424
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$533,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/5 over Glade 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/5 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.