US Bridges

County Route 60/25 over Wades Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles N. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A132

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/25 over Wades Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 60/25 over Wades 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/25
CrossesWades Creek
Location0.03 Miles N. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6025
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79875, -80.27883
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2019)
Projected traffic133 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 60/25 over Wades Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 60/25 over Wades 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/25 over Wades Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/25 over Wades Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/25 over Wades Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.