US Bridges

US 60 over Howard Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.76 Miles E. of Wv 63 · Structure no. 00000000013A116

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Howard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Howard Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.76 Miles E. of Wv 63
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77713, -80.38303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 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 US 60 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Howard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Howard Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.