US Bridges

County Route 61/58 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 61/57 · Structure no. 00000000010A177

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/58 over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 61/58 over Mill Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/58
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 61/57
RouteCounty Highway 6158
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88286, -81.15645
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/58 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/58 over Mill 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 61/58 over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/58 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/58 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.