US Bridges

County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A162

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 61/2
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6102
Coordinates38.10046, -81.24346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/2 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.