County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek
PoorFayette County, West Virginia · 2.45 Miles S. of CR 60/21 · Structure no. 00000000010A195
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 60/3 over Rich 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 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.
It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 60/3 over Rich 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 60/3 over Rich Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.