US 60 over Howards Creek
GoodGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.78 Miles E. of CR 60/14 · Structure no. 00000000013A235
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,522
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over Howards Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Howards Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,522 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,908 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over Howards Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 over Howards Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 60 over Howards Creek carry?
About 8,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over Howards Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over Howards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.