US Bridges

County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.36 Miles E. of CR 20/17 · Structure no. 00000000013A197

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/32
CrossesLittle Sewell Creek
Location0.36 Miles E. of CR 20/17
RouteCounty Highway 6032
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95532, -80.7445
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic910 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Route 60/32 over Little Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.