US Bridges

CR 60/14 over Coal River

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E of CR 60/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000020A171

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/14 over Coal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/14 over Coal River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,825 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 60/14
CrossesCoal River
Location0.08 MI E of CR 60/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 6014
Coordinates38.38612, -81.84042
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,825 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/14 over Coal River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/14 over Coal River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/14 over Coal River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/14 over Coal River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/14 over Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.