US Bridges

County Route 60/18 over Meadow River

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.82 Miles W. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A129

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/18 over Meadow River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 60/18 over Meadow River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/18
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.82 Miles W. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6018
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95138, -80.69041
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
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$681,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/18 over Meadow River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/18 over Meadow River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/18 over Meadow River carry?

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

How long is County Route 60/18 over Meadow River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/18 over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.