US Bridges

US 60 over Little Sewell Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles W. of CR 60/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A103

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Little Sewell Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 60 over Little Sewell Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesLittle Sewell Creek
Location0.10 Miles W. of CR 60/1
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97042, -80.76432
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2019)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$623,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Little Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Little Sewell 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Little Sewell Creek carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Little Sewell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Little Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.