US Bridges

US 60 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CR81/12 Sls · Structure no. 00000000020A161

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Kelly Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Kelly Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesKelly Creek
Location0.05 MI W of CR81/12 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21924, -81.42685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2022)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Kelly 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.