US Bridges

County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles N. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A243

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/87
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.15 Miles N. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6087
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79351, -80.30456
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/87 over Howard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/87 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.