Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles S. of CR 61/24 · Structure no. 00000000010A161
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 61 over Armstrong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.