US Bridges

County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.51 Miles S. of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000013A123

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Route 60/10
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.51 Miles S. of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 6010
Coordinates37.89737, -80.54096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2019)
Projected traffic662 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns County Route 60/10 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.