US Bridges

County Route 60/14 over Howard Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A127

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,592
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/14 over Howard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 60/14 over Howard Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/14
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.07 Miles S. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6014
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77177, -80.35636
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,592 (2019)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 60/14 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/14 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 County Route 60/14 over Howard Creek carry?

About 1,592 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/14 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/14 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.