US Bridges

US 60 over Big Clear Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.32 Miles W. of CR 60/18 · Structure no. 00000000013A107

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,649
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Big Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 over Big Clear Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 7,649 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,791 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesBig Clear Creek
Location0.32 Miles W. of CR 60/18
RouteU.S. Route 6000
Coordinates37.9583, -80.6834
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,649 (2019)
Projected traffic9,791 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Big Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Big Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Big Clear Creek carry?

About 7,649 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Big Clear Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Big Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.