US Bridges

County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 61/24 · Structure no. 00000000010A280

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/55
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 61/24
RouteCounty Highway 6155
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.12666, -81.30476
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/55 over Armstrong 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/55 over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.