US Bridges

County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.19 Miles N. of CR 60/21 · Structure no. 00000000010A197

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2019 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 1988, so it is 37 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 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.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/3
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.19 Miles N. of CR 60/21
RouteCounty Highway 6003
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21187, -81.14049
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2019)
Projected traffic462 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/3 over Rich 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.