US Bridges

County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CR 60/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A166

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/6
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.04 MI N of CR 60/12
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30145, -81.55676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/6 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/6 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.