US Bridges

County Route 60/3 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.36 Miles W. of CR 20/4 · Structure no. 00000000013A121

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/3 over Otter Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 60/3 over Otter 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/3
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.36 Miles W. of CR 20/4
RouteCounty Highway 6003
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92568, -80.66292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2019)
Projected traffic393 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$368,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/3 over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 60/3 over Otter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/3 over Otter Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/3 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/3 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.