US Bridges

County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miiles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A131

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/23
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location0.10 Miiles S. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6023
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.86851, -80.48952
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2019)
Projected traffic28 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is County Route 60/23 over Milligan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/23 over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.