County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI E of CR 12/7 · Structure no. 00000000020A165
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 60/5 over Upton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.