US Bridges

Wv 63 over Milligan Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles W. of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000013A141

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 63 over Milligan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 63 over Milligan Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 63
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location0.06 Miles W. of CR 43
RouteState Highway 6300
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75343, -80.54667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,268 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
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 Wv 63 over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 63 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 63 over Milligan Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 63 over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wv 63 over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.