US Bridges

County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek

Poor

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.21 Miles N. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A119

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/1
CrossesSewell Creek
Location0.21 Miles N. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6001
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97394, -80.76498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$96,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/1 over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.