US Bridges

US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI E of CR 73 · Structure no. 00000000020A156

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,445 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E&w Ex Ramp
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.56 MI E of CR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30096, -81.55593
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,900 (2022)
Projected traffic32,445 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek carry?

About 30,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns US 60 E&w Ex Ramp over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.