US Bridges

County Route 62/1 over Second Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.81 Miles N. of CR 62 · Structure no. 00000000013A140

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 62/1 over Second Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying County Route 62/1 over Second Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 62/1
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.81 Miles N. of CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 6201
Coordinates37.71422, -80.52358
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic70 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 62/1 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 62/1 over Second 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 62/1 over Second Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 62/1 over Second Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 62/1 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.