US Bridges

County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.64 Miles S. of CR 39/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A255

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/3
CrossesLick Branch
Location0.64 Miles S. of CR 39/1
RouteCounty Highway 6003
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21952, -81.15011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2020)
Projected traffic405 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.