US 60 over Sewell Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.11 Miles W. of CR 60/32 · Structure no. 00000000013A102
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over Sewell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 over Sewell Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over Sewell Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 over Sewell 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 60 over Sewell Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over Sewell Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over Sewell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.