US Bridges

Wv 61 over Loop Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.14 Miles N. of CR 61/29 · Structure no. 00000000010A159

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Loop Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.14 Miles N. of CR 61/29
RouteState Highway 6100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.12661, -81.26228
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
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$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.