County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A180
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 61/24 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 61/24 over Armstrong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.