US Bridges

County Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles W. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A264

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 61/22
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.01 Miles W. of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6122
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02008, -81.22545
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
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 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 Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 61/22 over Loop 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 61/22 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.