US Bridges

Wv 61 over Loop Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles S. of CR 61/62 · Structure no. 00000000010A158

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Loop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.15 Miles S. of CR 61/62
RouteState Highway 6100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10215, -81.2477
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over Loop 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over Loop Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.